Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Mill Hill, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Mill Hill and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Signs you need a roof survey in Mill Hill
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For landlords with property near Walmer station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Mill Hill
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, 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 it applies. Each one comes with a written report. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, across natural slate, the roof space and flat roofs.
In a smaller place like Mill Hill, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Mill Hill (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Mill Hill, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
How we price roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Mill Hill questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Mill Hill?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Mill Hill?
Yes, Mill Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the roof space.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Roof surveys in Mill Hill: local notes
Mill Hill is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park like Betteshanger Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like St Mary's Catholic Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Mill Hill is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. Whether the building in Mill Hill is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the CT14 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Mary Road, Glack Road and Lydia Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Mill Hill include Great Mongeham (1 mile west), Deal (1 mile east), Sholden (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north) and Walmer (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Near you in Mill Hill
In Mill Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Mill Inn, Goodwin Academy and Betteshanger Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Walmer station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (1.3 miles east).
Also near Mill Hill
What else we do in Mill Hill
Checking the roof from ground level
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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.