Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wierton, Kent
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wierton and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Common questions in Wierton
Is my home in Wierton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wierton?
Yes, Wierton is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It is not a replacement for a RICS survey.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wierton
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are blistered or split felt on a flat roof and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Somewhere as small as Wierton, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Wierton (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Wierton
What else we do in Wierton
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wierton
Historic houses like Stoneacre, about 2.5 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Wierton goes. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
For landlords with property near Staplehurst station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Wierton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Wierton and the places around it.
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill and the roads around them. Other places close to Wierton include Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Wierton
In Wierton, that means homes and buildings near Cornwallis Academy and The Cock Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay plain tiles are common on older South East homes, and some still have peg tiles. Where pegs have rotted, tiles can slip, so we look for gaps along the courses.
Flat roofs
Many homes have a flat roof somewhere, often over an extension. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wierton, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older roofs in small places like Wierton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up to see how things have changed.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.