Medway · London and the South East
Cliffe Woods Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Cliffe Woods. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
About our landlord roof survey in Cliffe Woods
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Cliffe Woods 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Cliffe Woods (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
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Questions from Cliffe Woods
Is the coastal weather around Cliffe Woods hard on roofs?
It can do. Cliffe Woods is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cliffe Woods?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Do you cover Cliffe Woods?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Cliffe Woods.
Landlord roof surveys in Cliffe Woods: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Cliffe Woods, so there is 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take a building like Cliffe Woods Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever you are in Cliffe Woods, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Cliffe Woods is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Around Cliffe Woods
We work in homes and buildings around The Hundred of Hoo Academy. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, about 1.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (3.1 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a village or hamlet like Cliffe Woods, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
When to book a survey in Cliffe Woods
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
With Temple Manor about 3.1 miles south, the area around Cliffe Woods has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What insurance they carry
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Cliffe Woods
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.