Medway · London and the South East
Allhallows Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Allhallows and across Medway, with plain-English findings.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Allhallows often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Allhallows: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’ve noticed flashings that have come away and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Allhallows (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Arrange flat access beforehand
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Allhallows
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chalkwell station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Allhallows?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Allhallows homes and their roofs
Allhallows is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Chalkwell station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Allhallows Primary Academy will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Allhallows is about 5 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. We survey roofs in Allhallows across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on St Andrew's Walk, Avery Way and St Matthew's Way. If you are just outside Allhallows, we cover Allhallows-on-Sea (1 mile north-east), Lower Stoke (1 mile south), Middle Stoke (1 mile south), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (7 miles south-west), Chatham (9 miles south-west), Rochester (8 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (8 miles south-west).
Around Allhallows
Around Allhallows, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House. The closest station to Allhallows is Chalkwell station, roughly 5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Allhallows
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.