Kent · London and the South East
Tonge Corner Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Tonge Corner. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
About our landlord roof survey in Tonge Corner
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you’re worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and damaged pots and flaunching, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Tonge Corner are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Tonge Corner (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Tonge Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Local roofs in Tonge Corner
Tonge Corner is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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 of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Lansdowne Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Tonge Corner and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME9 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). 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 Minster (5 miles north).
Near you in Tonge Corner
In Tonge Corner, that means homes and buildings near Sittingbourne Community College and Milton Creek Country Park and the streets around them. Tonge Corner’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west) and Bayford Court (1.4 miles west).
Tonge Corner questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Tonge Corner, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Tonge Corner is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Teynham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Places near Tonge Corner
What else we do in Tonge Corner
What we are asked to look at in Tonge Corner
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What happens after the report arrives
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Tonge Corner
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.