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Landlord roof survey in Rochester Riverside, Medway
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Rochester Riverside. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rochester Riverside
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and blocked gutters over flats, on converted houses, rented houses and shared roofs.
Houses in smaller places like Rochester Riverside can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Rochester Riverside (ME1, ME2, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Rochester Riverside
Is my home in Rochester Riverside listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Rochester Riverside?
Yes, Rochester Riverside is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Landlord roof surveys in Rochester Riverside: local notes
Rochester Riverside is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung 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 live near a park such as The Paddock, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Whether the building in Rochester Riverside is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Rochester Riverside is one of the places in Medway we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME1, ME2 and ME3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Rochester Riverside: Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Rochester Riverside
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Michael the Archangel Church, Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east), The Eagle Tavern (less than half a mile south-west) and The Paddock (0.8 miles south-east). Rochester Riverside has its own railway station: Rochester station. Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (less than half a mile west) and French Hospital (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Rochester Riverside include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rochester Riverside
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Rochester Riverside, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Homes in smaller places like Rochester Riverside can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Rochester Riverside
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Rochester Riverside?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you let a flat or house near Rochester station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their track record with similar roofs