Kent · London and the South East
West Street Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys across West Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in West Street
Leeds Castle, about 4.2 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around West Street. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in West Street, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME17 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around West Street: Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
What’s near West Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiln Wood. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.9 miles north-east).
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Street
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you’ll be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space, and people most frequently book us about bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and blistered or split felt on a flat roof.
For a small place like West Street, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- West Street (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in West Street
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Cottages and farmhouses around West Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Places near West Street
What else we do in West Street
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
West Street: your questions answered
Is West Street within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Street?
Yes, West Street is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That gives you time to use the findings.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but they weather and can crack.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in West Street?
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Before you book anyone
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What exactly goes into their report