Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wingham Green, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wingham Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wingham Green
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from the ground, windows and the loft instead. Common reasons to book are flashings that have lifted or split and old water stains in the roof space, across lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Wingham Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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.
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.
- Place
- Wingham Green (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Wingham Green homes and their roofs
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
With Goodnestone Park about 2.1 miles south-east, the area around Wingham Green has a long history. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Wingham Green is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Wingham Green work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Wingham Green is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT3. Local streets include Mill Road and Wingham Road. If you are just outside Wingham Green, we cover Wingham Well (1 mile south-east), Wingham (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile east), Broomhill (1 mile north-east) and Shatterling (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Wingham Green
In Wingham Green, that means homes and buildings near The Haywain Public House. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.1 miles west).
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Wingham Green
Is Wingham Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Wingham Green is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Wingham Green?
Yes, Wingham Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
When will the report arrive?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard reports within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photographs.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it normally takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Common roof problems in Wingham Green
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Flashings that have lifted or split
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Wingham Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. For an older or listed building in a place like Wingham Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Wingham Green
- A report with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.