Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Great Mongeham
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Great Mongeham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Roof survey in Great Mongeham: what you get
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, across flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Great Mongeham, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Great Mongeham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
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Great Mongeham: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Great Mongeham hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Great Mongeham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Walmer station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Great Mongeham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets in another room
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping normally points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a roof survey looks like in Great Mongeham
Great Mongeham is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. The wider area around Great Mongeham has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 2 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hornbeam Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Betteshanger Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Great Mongeham is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Great Mongeham is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT14 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Church Path, Northbourne Road and Mongeham Road. 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). Further out, 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).
Near you in 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. For rail, the closest station is Walmer station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Deal Castle (1.9 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Common roof problems in Great Mongeham
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors, especially near trees.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Loose chimney pots
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Martin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
What affects the price in Great Mongeham
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.