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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Yopps Green
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Yopps Green. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Yopps Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Pre-purchase roof survey in Yopps Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a close look at it before you are committed. We look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the roof space where it is safe to get in. You get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and standing water on a flat extension roof.
Older buildings in small places like Yopps Green 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. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Yopps Green (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Yopps Green
Patch repairs are common on roofs of every age. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. We note what we see so you can ask about it.
Common reasons to book include:
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Plaxtol Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Yopps Green: local notes
About 1.1 miles east lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Yopps Green has been built on. 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Yopps Green is about 5 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever you are in Yopps Green, we can carry out pre-purchase roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across TN15 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Sheet Hill and Yopps Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Sheet Hill (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Shipbourne (1 mile south) and Oldbury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
What’s near Yopps Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Plough Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2 miles north. A little further out are Ightham Court (2.1 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.6 miles west).
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
When you need someone else
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
Why act early in Yopps Green
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before it, you still have choices. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. In a small place like Yopps Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Yopps Green
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Common questions in Yopps Green
Is Yopps Green within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Yopps Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. 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.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.