Medway · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Halling, Medway
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Halling. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof survey in Halling: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We’re frequently asked to look into splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and choked outlets and gutters, on converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Halling may be 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. 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.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Halling (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Halling, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Halling, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Questions from Halling
Do you cover smaller places like Halling?
Yes, Halling is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Halling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How do I book a survey in Halling?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Other services in Halling
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Halling?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Halling station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Local roofs in Halling
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 1 mile north-east, show how far back building in the area around Halling goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Trees in and around Holborough Marshes shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St John the Baptist, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Halling is about 3 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. We visit Halling as part of our work across Medway. Across Medway, we cover Halling and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across the ME2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Kent Road and Essex Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Halling, we cover Wouldham (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile south-west), North Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile south) and Peters Village (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles north-east), Rainham (7 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-east) and Luton (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Halling
Typical jobs here are in homes near Holborough Marshes, The Homeward Bound pub and The Holmesdale School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Halling itself: Halling station. Other landmarks nearby include St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east) and Rochester Castle (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.