Kent · London and the South East
Wichling Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wichling, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Wichling
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Common reasons to book are loose pots and cracked flaunching and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Wichling may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Wichling (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Wichling
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Wichling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wichling
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Wichling
Also in Wichling
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Local roofs and buyers in Wichling
The wider area around Wichling has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.1 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Wichling, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Wichling include Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Wichling
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We say when the covering would need opening up to know more.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Wichling
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wichling?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Wichling?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If access is not possible, we note it in the report.