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Murston Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Murston, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Roof survey in Murston
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about leaning or weathered chimney stacks and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a smaller place like Murston, 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. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Murston (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Murston
Can a landlord with a rental near Sittingbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Murston?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Murston?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Murston homes and their roofs
Murston is within about 2 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 high wind or heavy rain. 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Living close to Milton Creek Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Surveys in Murston work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Kent coverage includes Murston. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the ME10 and ME9 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Murston, we cover Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
What’s near Murston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sittingbourne Community College, Milton Creek Country Park and The New Inn, among other places. The closest station to Murston is Sittingbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (within half a mile west) and Bayford Court (under half a mile west).
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a smaller place like Murston, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Widespread slipping usually points to corroded nails, and we say how widespread it looks.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Your report arrives by email, with photographs of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Murston
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.