Medway · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Burham, Medway
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Burham, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Burham: what you get
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Some older homes in villages like Burham are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Burham (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Landlord roof surveys in Burham: local notes
Starkey Castle, about 2.4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burham. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Burham Marsh is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you own a rental within reach of Snodland station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Burham can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Medway coverage includes Burham and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME1 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row, and we cover them all. Other places close to Burham include Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Burham
Around Burham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Windmill pub, The Holmesdale School and Burham Marsh, among other places. Burham’s nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Burham questions
I let a flat near Snodland station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Burham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Burham
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Burham
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Take a building like Burham Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Burham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Burham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.