Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Nonington
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Nonington and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Roof survey in Nonington: what you get
Roofs vary a lot across London and South East England. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. We survey the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. 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.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Nonington (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Nonington
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
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What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Your questions about roof surveys in Nonington
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Nonington?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Aylesham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How much does a roof survey cost in Nonington?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
What does a roof survey include?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Local roofs in Nonington
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you look after a building like Nonington Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Aylesham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Goodnestone Park lies about 1.4 miles north, so building around Nonington goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Roofs in Nonington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: CT15. Whether your property is on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Nonington, we cover Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Nonington
The nearest railway station is Aylesham station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. In a small place like Nonington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Nonington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Keep the report with your property records
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.