Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Milstead, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Milstead. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Milstead: what you get
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you’re worried about ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs alike.
In a small place like Milstead, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Milstead (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Milstead homes and their roofs
Milstead lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Homes near green spaces such as Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Milstead is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Milstead gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Milstead is one of the places in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Frinsted Road, Manor Road and Horn Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hollybushes (1 mile south-east), Bluetown (1 mile south-east), Frinsted (1 mile south-west), Wichling (2 miles south-east) and Doddington (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
What’s near Milstead
Around Milstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cromers Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, about 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3 miles north) and Newnham Castle (3.2 miles east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Also near Milstead
What else we do in Milstead
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Milstead, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Milstead
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
FAQs for Milstead
How do I find out if my home in Milstead is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Milstead, take more of a battering?
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.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
How do I book a survey in Milstead?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you need a roof survey in Milstead?
Some damage starts inside the loft space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Loose chimney pots
If you look after a building such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which limits apply to the survey