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Landlord Roof Survey in Lower Twydall
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lower Twydall, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Twydall
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Lower Twydall and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and cracked or lifting flashings, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Lower Twydall, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Lower Twydall (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Lower Twydall
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
How it 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. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Lower Twydall can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
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Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For an older or listed building in a place like Lower Twydall, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys around Lower Twydall
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Lower Twydall, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Kent) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Lower Twydall is about 1 mile north-east of Gillingham, in Medway. Lower Twydall gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our Medway coverage includes Lower Twydall and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME7 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Lower Twydall Lane, Grange Road and Lower Rainham Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lower Twydall: Grange (1 mile north-west), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south-west), Wigmore (2 miles south) and Darland (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Lower Twydall
Around Lower Twydall, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Robert Napier School, Rainham Mark Grammar School and Riverside Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Lower Twydall is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (2.1 miles west) and Upnor Castle (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lower Twydall include Bishop Saltings.
Questions from Lower Twydall
Is Lower Twydall within the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Twydall is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Twydall?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Lower Twydall?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.