Medway · London and the South East
Gillingham Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Gillingham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Gillingham: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and 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. If you are worried about ponding or splits on flat roofs and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses alike.
A place like Gillingham has a large number of rented homes, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. Photos in the report give you a record to compare with later. A blocked gutter or loose flashing on a rental frequently goes unnoticed until damp appears.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Gillingham (ME8, ME7, ME4, ME5)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Gillingham
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Also in Gillingham
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Visits in a place the size of Gillingham range from flats and family homes to offices and blocks. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it’s agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Gillingham: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gillingham?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Landlord roof surveys around Gillingham
Gillingham lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Restoration House, about 3.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gillingham. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Living close to Ambley Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Gillingham is about 30 miles east of London, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Gillingham can all book landlord roof surveys. We cover towns and villages across Medway. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME8, ME7, ME4 and ME5 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Leeds Square, London Road and Dorset Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A2 and A231, Gillingham is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Twydall (1 mile east), Lower Twydall (1 mile north-east), Grange (1 mile north), Darland (1 mile south-west) and Hale (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west) and Walderslade (3 miles south-west). Gillingham is one of the larger places we cover in Medway.
What’s near Gillingham
In Gillingham, that means homes and buildings near The Robert Napier School, The Robert Napier School and The Star pub. For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Gillingham includes Blue Bell Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Gillingham
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Gillingham
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.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Featherby Junior School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Will the report include photos?
- Is VAT included in the price?