Medway · London and the South East
Allhallows-on-Sea Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Allhallows-on-Sea and the rest of Medway. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Allhallows-on-Sea: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Somewhere as small as Allhallows-on-Sea, homes are often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Allhallows-on-Sea (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Allhallows-on-Sea questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Chalkwell station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is the coastal weather around Allhallows-on-Sea hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Allhallows-on-Sea is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Allhallows-on-Sea?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
The survey, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Allhallows-on-Sea needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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What we are asked to look at in Allhallows-on-Sea
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Problems we come across often include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you own a rental within reach of Chalkwell station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Towns and villages near Allhallows-on-Sea
What else we do in Allhallows-on-Sea
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Allhallows-on-Sea
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys in Allhallows-on-Sea: local notes
Allhallows-on-Sea is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Allhallows Primary Academy will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Allhallows-on-Sea is about 4 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. Bookings from Allhallows-on-Sea are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of ME3 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Around Allhallows-on-Sea
In Allhallows-on-Sea, that means homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House. For rail, the closest station is Chalkwell station, roughly 4.6 miles north. A little further out are Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Two Tree Island.
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Allhallows-on-Sea
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.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Allhallows-on-Sea
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For an older or listed building in a place like Allhallows-on-Sea, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.