Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wrotham Heath, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wrotham Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
Questions from Wrotham Heath
Will you come out to Wrotham Heath?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you cover Wrotham Heath?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Wrotham Heath is part of that. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
How do I book a survey in Wrotham Heath?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How soon is the report ready?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable when you book.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wrotham Heath
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Wrotham Heath are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Wrotham Heath (ME19, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wrotham Heath: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Wrotham Heath has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 2.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Margaret, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Borough Green & Wrotham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Wrotham Heath. Across Kent, we cover Wrotham Heath. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME19 and TN15. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway. If you’re just outside Wrotham Heath, we cover Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wrotham Heath
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wrotham School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Wrotham Heath frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wrotham Heath
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Wrotham Heath book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Good slate is one of the longest-lasting roof coverings, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. Slipped or missing slates are a sign of ‘nail fatigue’, and we note how widespread it looks.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted.
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Around Wrotham Heath, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Wrotham Heath, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.