Kent · London and the South East
Tonge Corner Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tonge Corner. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Tonge Corner
Buyers in Tonge Corner and right across London and the South East use our pre-purchase roof survey. From terraced and semi-detached homes to detached houses and flats, the roof gets the same careful look. The report says what’s in good order, what isn’t and what to deal with first. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. If you’ve noticed damp timbers or stains in the loft and worn or lifted lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Tonge Corner, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Tonge Corner (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Spotting it before you buy lets you deal with it as soon as you move in. For an older or listed building in a place like Tonge Corner, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. 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.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tonge Corner
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
For landlords with property near Teynham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Tonge Corner
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tonge Corner
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Tonge Corner questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tonge Corner?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tonge Corner?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Towns and villages near Tonge Corner
Other services in Tonge Corner
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Tonge Corner
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Tonge Corner, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether the building in Tonge Corner is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Tonge Corner. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME9 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Tonge Corner include Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Local landmarks in Tonge Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sittingbourne Community College and Milton Creek Country Park. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west) and Bayford Court (1.4 miles west).