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Roof surveys in Medway

We cover 68 towns and villages across Medway for roof surveys, pre-purchase surveys, leak investigation, drone and flat roof surveys, with a written report and photos after every survey.

Roof surveys across Medway

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Surveys we carry out in Medway

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Roof survey in Medway: how it works

Our roof surveys cover Medway and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability, and bring 20+ years’ experience. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Typical surveys look at loose chimney pots and loose ridge or hip tiles, on the roof space, lead flashings and natural slate.

Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.

  1. You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
  2. We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
  3. We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
  4. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
  5. Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.

What you will pay

Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.

Why customers in Medway book us

  • Independent findings on the roof’s condition
  • 98% of clients satisfied
  • Photos and a written report every time
  • Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help

Book a survey

To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.

Around Gillingham

Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Robert Napier School, Featherby Junior School and The Robert Napier School, among other places. Also close by are Holy Trinity Church (within half a mile north-east), The Star pub (0.6 miles west) and Ambley Wood (0.8 miles south). The closest station to Gillingham is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Gillingham include Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.

Homes and roofs across Medway

Medway has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later, wherever they are in Medway.

Several airports in London and South East England have flight restriction zones around them, so every drone flight in Medway is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Flights that need permission only go ahead once it’s given. Medway includes coastal places, where roofs take more wind and salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose.

Gillingham: If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Gillingham (Kent) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.

Common roof problems in Medway

What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

  • Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
  • Valley linings that have cracked or split
  • Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
  • Standing water on a flat roof

Tips that help

Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:

  • Let us know about past leaks
  • Hold on to the report for future surveys
  • Keep a record of damp patches and dates
  • Stay off ladders and the roof

If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.

Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.

Rented homes, blocks and businesses

With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.

We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.

What a survey costs

We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:

  • How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
  • The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
  • How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
  • Any need for thermal images or a drone flight

Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.

Getting in touch

When you call or email, these details help:

  • Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
  • Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
  • What kind of property and roof it is
  • What’s prompted the survey

Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.

Roof by roof

Lead flashings and valleys

Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.

Flat roof coverings

Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.

Medway questions

Is this a RICS survey?

No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.

How experienced are you?

We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.

How much does a roof survey cost in Medway?

Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.

Is Medway in your area?

Yes, we do. We carry out roof surveys in Medway.

How quickly will I get the report?

The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.

Does someone need to be in?

If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.

Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?

We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.

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20+ yearsRoof survey experience
5,000+ surveys98% customer satisfaction
Drones and thermal imagingCAA-registered drone operator
Fully insuredProfessional indemnity and public liability
Reports from £150Prices include VAT