Kent · London and the South East
Dungate Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Dungate, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
When to book a survey in Dungate
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.6 miles south-east, show how far back building around Dungate goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dungate
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at cracked or leaning shared chimneys and missing or loose roof coverings, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Dungate (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dungate
Dungate lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Homes near green spaces like Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Dungate and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Dungate is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across ME9 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Dungate, we cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Dungate
In Dungate, that means homes and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the price in Dungate
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Dungate
Is my home in Dungate listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Sittingbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you cover Dungate?
Yes, we do. Dungate is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Towns and villages near Dungate
What else we do in Dungate
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Dungate can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.