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Roof survey in Sutton, Kent
Roof surveys in Sutton from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Roof survey in Sutton
Roofs vary a lot across London and the South East. A Victorian or Edwardian terrace may have slate, a central valley gutter and parapet walls, while many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Every part gets the attention it needs. Common reasons to book are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, on flat roofs, natural slate and the roof space.
Some older homes in villages like Sutton are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Sutton (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sutton
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
FAQs for Sutton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sutton?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Martin Mill station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
What we’re asked to look at in Sutton
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
With Walmer Castle about 2.6 miles east, the area around Sutton has a long history. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sutton
Sutton lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Martin Mill station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sutton can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT15 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a roof survey at a property on Vale Road and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Around Sutton
The nearest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Sutton can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.