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Pre-purchase roof survey in Wye, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wye from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blocked or leaking gutters
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Wye
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. We look closely and record what we see, with photos that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. We survey lead flashings and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat extension roof and flashings that have lifted or split.
Older buildings in small places like Wye may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Wye (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wye
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can be signs that something has leaked before. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
Towns and villages near Wye
Also in Wye
Useful tips for Wye property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your exchange date as you book
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Ask for loft access on the day
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, especially after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Wye, 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.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Wye, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Wye
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That will not show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. We fill that gap before you’re tied in. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wye can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Wye
With Godinton House about 4.8 miles west, Wye sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Wye, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Church Street and The Green and the roads around them. If you are just outside Wye, we cover Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Around Wye
In Wye, that means homes and buildings near The New Flying Horse pub, Wye School and Wye School. Wye has its own railway station: Wye station. Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
Common questions in Wye
Is my home in Wye listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Wye?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does the survey visit take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
A stack stands exposed above the roof line. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked, as far as we can see them safely.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.