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Landlord roof survey in Lower Upnor, Medway
Landlord roof surveys in Lower Upnor, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Upnor
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlord roof survey in Lower Upnor
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. If you’re worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses alike.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Upnor 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
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, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Lower Upnor property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older and listed buildings around Lower Upnor may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Upnor
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Lower Upnor?
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lower Upnor
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlord roof surveys in Lower Upnor: local notes
Lower Upnor is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Restoration House, about 2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lower Upnor. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you live in an older home near St Philip & St James, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Lower Upnor, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Lower Upnor is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lower Upnor
In Lower Upnor, that means homes and buildings near Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Waterfront University Technical College, among other places. Nearby too are Lower Lines Park (1.3 miles south-east) and The Ship pub (less than half a mile east). Lower Upnor’s nearest station is Strood station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Upnor Castle (under half a mile south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Lower Upnor, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common questions in Lower Upnor
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lower Upnor?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Lower Upnor is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Upnor?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need when you book.