Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Wrotham
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Wrotham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Wrotham
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem, across gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks.
Somewhere as small as Wrotham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Wrotham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Wrotham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed ahead of time.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Common roof problems in Wrotham
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Places near Wrotham
What else we do in Wrotham
Buying a home or a new roof in Wrotham
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. About 3.2 miles south lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Wrotham has been built on. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St George, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wrotham and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN15. We cover properties on High Street, Old London Road and West Street. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Near you in Wrotham
We work in homes and buildings around The George And Dragon Public House, Borough Green Primary School and Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Wrotham
How do I find out if my home in Wrotham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Wrotham?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Wrotham is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
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 photos.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wrotham
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Wrotham. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Book once your offer is accepted
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.