Medway · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Church Street, Medway
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Church Street and the rest of Medway. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Gutters blocked by building debris
Useful tips for Church Street property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Let your roofer know an inspection is planned
- Diary the defects period end date
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Keep an eye on the roof and ceilings in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Church Street
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys plus flashings and roof ventilation. We check the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible as well as the gutters. You get a photo report of what we found. We also note debris left behind and any damage to other parts of the building. If you’re worried about poorly finished verges and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Church Street, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Where we can’t see part of the new roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Church Street (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Church Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Church Street
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Church Street. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs and buyers in Church Street
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Church Street, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. About 3.6 miles south lies Temple Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Church Street has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Church Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We carry out new roof snagging for homes and businesses in Church Street and nearby. Our Medway coverage includes Church Street and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME3 is covered for new roof snagging. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include Lower Higham (1 mile south), Cliffe Woods (1 mile east), Mockbeggar (2 miles south-east), Higham (2 miles south) and Cliffe (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (7 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Church Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Chequers pub and the streets around them. Church Street’s nearest station is Higham station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
We will normally ask about:
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Common questions in Church Street
Do you cover smaller places like Church Street?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Church Street hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How much is new roof snagging?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How do I book a survey in Church Street?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Photos from ground level rarely show the detail. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely using a drone where it applies. For an older or listed building in a place like Church Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Church Street
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Package prices that include VAT
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.