Medway · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Strood, Medway
Landlord roof surveys across Strood, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Strood
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Around Strood, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we’re surveying. It is useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters as you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Strood
Strood is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is 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. With Temple Manor about 0.5 miles south-east, Strood sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Elaine Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. The streets around a church such as St Francis' Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Whether the building in Strood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME2, ME1 and ME3 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road, all of which we cover. Strood is on the A2 and A226, which makes it simple to reach. If you are just outside Strood, we cover Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Strood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Strood
Around Strood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Strood station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Strood
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Strood
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Strood, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Can a landlord with a rental near Strood station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How do I book a survey in Strood?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Strood, we need access to the loft, any rooms with leaks or stains, and the outside of the building. If there is a side gate or a rear garden, let us know how to reach it. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Strood book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Strood. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. On a house in a town like Strood, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That’s an extra cost on top of the roof work itself.
For a price for your roof in Strood, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.