Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wilsley Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Wilsley Green, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wilsley Green
Some roofs cannot be seen well from the ground or from windows. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you are worried about signs of past leaks inside the loft and flashings that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Wilsley Green, 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 booking. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Wilsley Green (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it 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. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Wilsley Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wilsley Green
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- A ridge or slope that dips
If you live in an older home near Church of St Dunstan, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wilsley Green
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Staplehurst station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Wilsley Green is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wilsley Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Wilsley Green. Maidstone is in our area too.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Quaker Drive, Angley Walk and Swifts View, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Wilsley Green, we cover Wilsley Pound (1 mile north-east), Sissinghurst (1 mile north-east), Flishinghurst (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles north-east) and Colliers Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Wilsley Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Crane Valley, White Horse pub and Cranbrook School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wilsley Green
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wilsley Green. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Towns and villages near Wilsley Green
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Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Wilsley Green
Is Wilsley Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Wilsley Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Is Wilsley Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wilsley Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.