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Landlord roof survey in Lordswood, Medway
Landlord roof surveys in Lordswood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof survey in Lordswood
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Lordswood and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Lordswood drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Lordswood (ME5, ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lordswood
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Lordswood?
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Anyone responsible for a site like St Benedict's Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What experience they bring
Towns and villages near Lordswood
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Lordswood: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lordswood, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Lordswood is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Lordswood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Lordswood, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Lordswood
Lordswood lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Lordswood 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St David's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Lordswood and the rest of Medway. Across Medway, we cover Lordswood.
Landlord roof surveys in ME5 and ME7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Lordswood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Lordswood
We work in homes and buildings around Greenacre Academy, South Wood and The Harrow pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Lordswood includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Useful tips for Lordswood property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.