Kent · London and the South East
Tonge Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Tonge, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Torn or sagging underlay
What affects the price in Tonge
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Roof survey in Tonge: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Tonge and the wider South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. 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 send us an email. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, the roof space and chimney stacks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Tonge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Tonge (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Tonge
Is the coastal weather around Tonge hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
I let a flat near Teynham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space, and Premium includes a drone where applicable.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Nearby places to Tonge
Also in Tonge
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A full building survey of the property
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Tonge
Tonge is within about 1 mile of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Sittingbourne Community College, 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 Teynham 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 St Giles, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you’re in Tonge, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME9. Other places close to Tonge include Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
What’s near Tonge
Around Tonge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Milton Creek Country Park. The closest station to Tonge is Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (1.6 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tonge
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Tonge, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up right away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. For an older or listed building in a place like Tonge, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.