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Pre-purchase roof survey in Westwood, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Westwood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof survey in Westwood
A full home survey looks at the whole property, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. If you’ve noticed sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Westwood are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Westwood (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
How it works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Westwood, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Westwood, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Westwood
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Older cottages and farmhouses around Westwood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Useful tips for Westwood property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Request records of any re-roofing
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, particularly where we have found patch repairs.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
Local roofs and buyers in Westwood
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Acrise Place about 4.9 miles south, Westwood sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them. If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Westwood, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property. Across Kent, we cover Westwood and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT4. We also cover Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Around Westwood
We work in homes and buildings around Jumping Downs, among other places. Westwood’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
Westwood: your questions answered
Do you cover Westwood?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Westwood as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Westwood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How quickly will I get the report?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your timetable when you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It is a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.