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Upper Upnor Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Upper Upnor, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Upper Upnor can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Upper Upnor: what you get
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Upper 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.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Upper Upnor
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Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upper Upnor
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Upper Upnor, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Restoration House lies about 1.6 miles south-west, so building around Upper Upnor goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wainscott Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Whether the building in Upper Upnor is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Medway, we cover Upper Upnor. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Landlord roof surveys in ME2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Around Upper Upnor
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Arms, Lower Lines Park and Waterfront University Technical College. You’ll also find Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east). Upper Upnor’s nearest station is Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Upper Upnor include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Common questions in Upper Upnor
Is the coastal weather around Upper Upnor hard on roofs?
It can do. Upper Upnor 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.
I let a flat near Strood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Upper Upnor
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What affects the price in Upper Upnor
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.