Medway · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hoo St Werburgh
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hoo St Werburgh. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hoo St Werburgh
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof survey in Hoo St Werburgh
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are standing water on a flat roof and blocked gutters over flats.
Around Hoo St Werburgh, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hoo St Werburgh (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Hoo St Werburgh
Also in Hoo St Werburgh
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hoo St Werburgh
Hoo St Werburgh lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger 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. With Restoration House about 3.6 miles south-west, Hoo St Werburgh sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Werburgh, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hoo St Werburgh is about 4 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hoo St Werburgh for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME3 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Walters Road, St Johns Road and Bell's Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Chattenden (1 mile west), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-east), Lower Upnor (2 miles south-west), Kingsnorth (2 miles east) and Tunbridge Hill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south-west) and Luton (4 miles south). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Hoo St Werburgh has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Hoo St Werburgh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hundred of Hoo Academy and The Chequer's Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 2.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Upnor Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishop Saltings and Gad's Hill.
Why act early in Hoo St Werburgh
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hoo St Werburgh is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Hoo St Werburgh
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Hoo St Werburgh?
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and Marlborough Centre, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A visit to Hoo St Werburgh is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common questions in Hoo St Werburgh
Will you come out to Hoo St Werburgh?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Hoo St Werburgh hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How do I book a survey in Hoo St Werburgh?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
What affects the price in Hoo St Werburgh
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.