Medway · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Wigmore
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Wigmore. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
About our landlord roof survey in Wigmore
We survey let and shared roofs in Wigmore and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding or splits on flat roofs and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Wigmore drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Wigmore is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Wigmore, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
When to book a survey in Wigmore
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Wigmore
Wigmore lies within about 3 miles of the sea, 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. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 4.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Wigmore goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a building such as Park Wood Infant School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Living close to Foxburrow Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Wigmore as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Medway. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of ME8 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
What’s near Wigmore
We work in homes and buildings around Foxburrow Wood, Howard School and The Railway pub. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 1 mile north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wigmore include Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. With lower homes, common in places like Wigmore, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Places near Wigmore
What else we do in Wigmore
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
What affects the price in Wigmore
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Wigmore
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Wigmore is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
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’ll say so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.