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Landlord Roof Survey in Fenn Street
Landlord roof surveys in Fenn Street from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Fenn Street
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Fenn Street, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Fenn Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Deal with urgent items first
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Fenn Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Nearby places to Fenn Street
Other services in Fenn Street
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Fenn Street
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you let a flat or house near Gillingham (Kent) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlord roof surveys in Fenn Street: local notes
Fenn Street lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as High Halstow Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Fenn Street is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME3. Streets in the area include Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Fenn Street
In Fenn Street, that means homes and buildings near The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 4.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Bishop Saltings.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Fenn Street
Is my home in Fenn Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Fenn Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.