Roof Surveys in Kent You Can Actually Use
Buying a house? Dealing with an insurer? Need a structural report? Our detailed roof surveys give you the documentation you need — clearly written, professionally produced, and delivered fast.
When Do You Need a Roof Survey?
A roof survey is different from a standard inspection. It is a formal, structured assessment designed to satisfy a third party — whether that is a mortgage lender, insurance company, solicitor or local planning authority.
Pre-Purchase Survey
Before exchanging contracts, know exactly what you are buying. We assess the full roof structure and produce a report you can use to renegotiate the price or require the vendor to carry out repairs.
Insurance Claim Support
After storm damage or a leak, your insurer needs documentation. We produce reports that clearly separate storm-caused damage from pre-existing wear — exactly what adjusters need.
Planning Application
Extensions, conversions and alterations often require a structural roof report as part of the planning submission. We provide this in the format required by Kent planning authorities.
Landlord & Leasehold
Leaseholders have specific rights regarding roof maintenance. We survey shared roofs and produce condition reports that satisfy the requirements for service charge disputes or major works notices.
What Our Roof Survey Report Includes
Property Overview
Age, construction type, roof form, previous work identified. This gives context for everything that follows.
Element-by-Element Assessment
Every component rated using our traffic-light condition system: Good / Requires Monitoring / Requires Attention / Urgent Action.
Annotated Photography
High-resolution photographs with annotations pointing to specific defects. You will know exactly where each problem is.
Defect Schedule
A complete list of every defect found, with a description of the issue, the likely cause, and the risk if left unaddressed.
Cost Estimate Ranges
We do not quote for works — but we provide indicative cost ranges based on current Kent contractor pricing, so you know what budget to plan for.
Priority Action Plan
A clear summary of what to do now, what to monitor, and what can wait — in plain English with no jargon.
Roof Surveys Across Kent
We carry out pre-purchase and structural surveys throughout Kent — from properties in central Canterbury and Maidstone to rural farmhouses in the Weald and coastal homes in Folkestone and Whitstable. Our surveyors are familiar with the property types that dominate the Kent market: Victorian and Edwardian terraces, interwar semis, post-war local authority stock, and a wide range of period detached properties.
If you are in the process of buying a property and need a survey carried out quickly — we understand. We keep slots available specifically for pre-purchase surveys and can often accommodate you within two working days of receiving the address.
Roof Survey FAQs
Everything you need to know before booking your inspection.
A roof inspection is a condition assessment — it tells you what is wrong and what to do about it. A roof survey is a more formal, structured document used in legal or financial contexts: buying a property, making an insurance claim, or applying for planning permission. Our surveys follow RICS guidance and include a more detailed structural assessment.
Need a Roof Survey in Kent?
We produce clear, professionally formatted reports that lenders, insurers and solicitors accept. Get in touch today for a fixed-price quote.