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Lidsing Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lidsing and across Medway, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How a landlord roof survey works in Lidsing
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lidsing may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lidsing
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lidsing and across Medway can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
What else we do in Lidsing
Local roofs in Lidsing
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Lidsing, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Restoration House, about 4.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lidsing. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Rainham (Kent) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you look after a building such as Swingate Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. In Lidsing, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lidsing is one of the places in Medway where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME7. Close by, we survey roofs in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Lidsing
Around Lidsing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Lidsing needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Lidsing
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lidsing?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Lidsing is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
How much is a survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Lidsing?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Lidsing
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lidsing, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lidsing
- Visits on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
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.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Lidsing
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey will not cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours