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Tonge Corner Roof Survey
Roof surveys around Tonge Corner, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Roof survey in Tonge Corner: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Tonge Corner and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and bring 20+ years’ experience. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and loose chimney pots, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Tonge Corner, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Tonge Corner (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Tonge Corner: local notes
Tonge Corner is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Teynham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lansdowne Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Tonge Corner is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Tonge Corner, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Tonge Corner and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME9. If you’re just outside Tonge Corner, we cover Tonge (1 mile north), Radfield (1 mile south), Murston (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile west) and Rodmersham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Minster (5 miles north).
Near you in Tonge Corner
We work in homes and buildings around Sittingbourne Community College and Milton Creek Country Park. The closest station to Tonge Corner is Teynham station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.4 miles west) and Bayford Court (1.4 miles west).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Tonge Corner
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tonge Corner
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Tonge Corner
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you live near a park such as Milton Creek Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Nearby places to Tonge Corner
What else we do in Tonge Corner
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Tonge Corner, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Tonge Corner, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Tonge Corner questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Teynham station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the coastal weather around Tonge Corner hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Tonge Corner is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Prices for roof surveys in Tonge Corner
To price your survey, we look at:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.