Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Tonge
Flat roof surveys in Tonge and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Flat roof survey in Tonge: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Typical surveys look at raised blisters across the surface and splits and cracks in the covering, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes.
In a village or hamlet like Tonge, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Tonge (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tonge
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Local flat roofs in Tonge
Tonge lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Sittingbourne Community College: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Tonge can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Tonge is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
What’s near Tonge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Milton Creek Country Park. The closest station to Tonge is Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.6 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Common roof problems in Tonge
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Common reasons to book include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
For a price for flat roof surveys in Tonge, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Common questions in Tonge
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tonge?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Will you come out to Tonge?
Yes, Tonge is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a hamlet or village like Tonge, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.