Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Monkton, Kent
Roof surveys in Monkton and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Standing water on a flat roof
Common questions in Monkton
Is the coastal weather around Monkton hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Monkton is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Monkton within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
How a roof survey works in Monkton
We survey roofs in Monkton and across London and the South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Monkton may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Monkton (CT12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Check we can open the loft hatch
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
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Other services in Monkton
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
Monkton homes and their roofs
Monkton lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Monkton Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Monkton, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of CT12 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Monkton
The closest station to Monkton is Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Monkton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
When to book a survey in Monkton
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Quex Park lies about 2.6 miles north-east, so building around Monkton goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Monkton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know 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 each safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Monkton
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. We look at them before they cause trouble. Older and listed buildings around Monkton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.