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Landlord roof survey in Upchurch, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Upchurch, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upchurch
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
In a village or hamlet like Upchurch, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Upchurch (ME9, ME8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
FAQs for Upchurch
Is the coastal weather around Upchurch hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Upchurch is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upchurch?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
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. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Upchurch can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s 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.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Upchurch, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upchurch
Upchurch lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Holywell Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Berengrave Chalk Pit, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. 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.
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Bookings from Upchurch are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Upchurch. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across ME9 and ME8 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Around Upchurch
Around Upchurch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leigh Academy Rainham and Berengrave Chalk Pit, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upchurch include Bishop Saltings.
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:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Upchurch
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
What affects the price in Upchurch
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.