Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Tonge
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Tonge, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Pre-purchase roof survey in Tonge
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If you’re worried about quick fixes on flashings and valleys and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Tonge makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. 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 on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Tonge (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tonge, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Tonge?
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, particularly when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Giles, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Places near Tonge
What else we do in Tonge
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Tonge, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Tonge
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tonge, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a close look whether you’re buying or signing off new work. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For landlords with property near Teynham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Tonge is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tonge is one of the places in Kent we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for pre-purchase 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). Further out, 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).
Local landmarks in Tonge
Around Tonge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park, among other places. Tonge’s nearest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.6 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Deal with the urgent items first, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months to see how things have changed.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Tonge
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
FAQs for Tonge
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Tonge?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Will you come out to Tonge?
Yes, Tonge is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. Access is typically arranged through the agent or seller.
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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.