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Roof Survey in Sittingbourne
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Sittingbourne, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Standing water on a flat roof
How a roof survey works in Sittingbourne
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about debris building up in roof valleys and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Sittingbourne share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. It helps to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Sittingbourne: local notes
Sittingbourne lies within about 2 miles of the sea, 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 strong wind or heavy rain. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
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. Trees in and around Milton Creek Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. Sittingbourne is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME10 and ME9. If you need a roof survey at a property on High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2 and A249, Sittingbourne is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Sittingbourne include Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
Near you in Sittingbourne
We work in homes and buildings around Milton Court Primary Academy, The Golden Hope pub and Milton Creek Country Park and the streets around them. Sittingbourne has its own railway station: Sittingbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (under half a mile east) and Court Hall Museum (within half a mile north).
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Questions from Sittingbourne
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sittingbourne station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Sittingbourne listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How much does a roof survey cost in Sittingbourne?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What a roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
- 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 will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
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What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A typical visit in Sittingbourne begins with the street side of the roof and then moves round the building. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen. Then, if it can be reached safely, we look in the loft.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at 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
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Keep the report with your property records
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What we are asked to look at in Sittingbourne
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borden Grammar School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Sittingbourne book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.