Kent · London and the South East
Great Mongeham Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Mongeham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Great Mongeham
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and gutters choked with leaves and moss, across natural slate, the roof space and gutters and downpipes.
For a small place like Great Mongeham, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed in advance. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Great Mongeham (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Older roofs in small places like Great Mongeham can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Great Mongeham
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 2 miles south-east, show how far back building around Great Mongeham goes. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it is worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Mongeham
Is the coastal weather around Great Mongeham hard on roofs?
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 Great Mongeham?
Yes. Great Mongeham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Why get it checked now?
A slow leak can go unnoticed for months. Damp can spread into timbers and ceilings before anyone sees a mark. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. For older village homes like those around Great Mongeham, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Great Mongeham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Great Mongeham and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Great Mongeham property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air can’t flow.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Great Mongeham
Great Mongeham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you own a rental within reach of Walmer station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Martin, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Great Mongeham is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Great Mongeham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across the CT14 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Mill Hill (1 mile east), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-east), Sholden (1 mile north-east), Ripple (1 mile south) and Northbourne (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Around Great Mongeham
Around Great Mongeham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Betteshanger Park, Castle Community College and The Mill Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Walmer station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.