Medway · London and the South East
Borstal Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Borstal, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Borstal
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
Houses in smaller places like Borstal can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Borstal (ME1, ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Nearby places to Borstal
What else we do in Borstal
Landlord and commercial surveys in Borstal
Landlords and letting agents in Borstal book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Common questions in Borstal
Will you come out to Borstal?
Yes, Borstal is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Borstal?
Frequently, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Borstal is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
When to book a survey in Borstal
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
How we price landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys in Borstal: local notes
Borstal lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Cuxton station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Temple Manor, about 1 mile north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Borstal. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever you are in Borstal, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Borstal is one of the places in Medway where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the ME1 and ME2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Borstal on the M2, which makes it simple to reach. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Borstal
We work in homes and buildings around Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School, among other places. The closest station to Borstal is Cuxton station, roughly 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east) and Rochester Castle (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
How the survey works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Borstal, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- 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.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
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
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.