Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Dungate
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Dungate. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Dungate
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey natural slate, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Dungate are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Dungate (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Dungate
Do you cover smaller places like Dungate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Dungate?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Dungate is within about 5 miles of the coast.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit normally takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- File the report with your home documents
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Dungate homes and their roofs
Dungate lies within about 5 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Historic houses like 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.
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Dungate as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also 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). Further out, we also cover 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).
Near you in Dungate
Around Dungate, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Fulston Manor School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or to a real problem being missed. We tell you what’s really needed. In a place like Dungate, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dungate
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Dungate
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Places near Dungate
Other services in Dungate
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Dungate, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.