Medway · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Blue Bell Hill, Medway
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Blue Bell Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlords, agents and block managers in Blue Bell Hill
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
About our landlord roof survey in Blue Bell Hill
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and choked outlets and gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Blue Bell Hill are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Blue Bell Hill (ME5)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Blue Bell Hill
With Starkey Castle about 2.9 miles north-west, Blue Bell Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places like Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. The streets around a church such as St Alban's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Snodland station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Blue Bell Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We visit Blue Bell Hill as part of our work across Medway, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Blue Bell Hill is one of the places in Medway we cover.
All of ME5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Laurie Gray Avenue, Thorn Close and Barling Close. If you are just outside Blue Bell Hill, we cover Kit's Coty (1 mile south), Walderslade (1 mile east), Lordswood (2 miles east), Chatham (2 miles north-east) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (5 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north), Luton (3 miles north-east) and Park Wood (4 miles east).
What’s near Blue Bell Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Greenacre Academy, Westfield Wood and Robin Hood Public House. The nearest railway station is Snodland station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Bartholomew's Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Blue Bell Hill, access is usually 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.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Blue Bell Hill
Will you come out to Blue Bell Hill?
Yes, Blue Bell Hill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blue Bell Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access in advance
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.