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Roof Survey in Mud Row
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Mud Row.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Loose chimney pots
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
Roof survey in Mud Row: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and valley linings that have cracked or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Mud Row, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Mud Row (ME12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of the property
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Mud Row
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older roofs in small places like Mud Row can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Keep the report with your property records. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and it can help when you sell.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Roof surveys in Mud Row: local notes
Mud Row is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Mud Row is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Mud Row, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Mud Row. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the ME12 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Mud Row include Warden (1 mile east), Eastchurch (1 mile west), Bay View (1 mile south-east), Leysdown-on-Sea (2 miles south-east) and Minster (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (7 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
What’s near Mud Row
Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (3.2 miles west).
FAQs for Mud Row
How do I find out if my home in Mud Row is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Mud Row, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mud Row
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small roof defect usually gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Outbuildings and barns around Mud Row are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Mud Row
- An independent view of the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
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What else we do in Mud Row
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- House, block, shop or office
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.