Medway · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Mockbeggar, Medway
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Mockbeggar, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Mockbeggar
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about blocked gutters over flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Mockbeggar are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Mockbeggar (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Mockbeggar?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Take a building like Cliffe Woods Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
Common questions in Mockbeggar
Do you cover smaller places like Mockbeggar?
Yes. Mockbeggar is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Mockbeggar?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Nearby places to Mockbeggar
Other services in Mockbeggar
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mockbeggar
Tenants can only report what shows inside. 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 Mockbeggar may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Photos and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Mockbeggar homes and their roofs
Mockbeggar is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live near a park such as Broomhill Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Bookings from Mockbeggar are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Mockbeggar is one of the places in Medway we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of ME3 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Bunters Hill Road and Town Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
What’s near Mockbeggar
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Temple School, Strood Academy and Broomhill Park. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mockbeggar include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mockbeggar
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mockbeggar. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Mockbeggar can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.