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Pre-purchase roof survey in Woodnesborough, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Woodnesborough, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
Pre-purchase roof survey in Woodnesborough
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. The lease decides who looks after the roof, and that’s often not the individual flat owner, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We look at as much of the roof as access safely allows, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. We are often asked to look into blistered or split felt on a flat roof and cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing, across clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Woodnesborough, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
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, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Woodnesborough (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Woodnesborough, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs and buyers in Woodnesborough
Woodnesborough is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Woodnesborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Woodnesborough and nearby. Woodnesborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the CT13 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Elmwood Park and Fir Tree Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Marshborough (1 mile north-west), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north) and Eastry (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (9 miles north), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Woodnesborough
In Woodnesborough, that means homes and buildings near Ham Fen and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and White Mill (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Woodnesborough can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Questions from Woodnesborough
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Woodnesborough?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you cover smaller places like Woodnesborough?
Yes, Woodnesborough is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It does not cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where possible, yes. We look in the roof space where there is safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Towns and villages near Woodnesborough
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Woodnesborough
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 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.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Clay and concrete tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They wear slowly, but surfaces erode and edges crack.
What we’re asked to look at in Woodnesborough
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
Goodnestone Park, about 3.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Woodnesborough. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs