Medway · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Lordswood, Medway
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Lordswood, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
New roof snagging in Lordswood
Building work can leave a mess behind. Offcuts, broken tiles and debris left in gutters or on lower roofs are noted along with any damage to other parts of the property. It’s all recorded with photos. Debris left in gutters and valleys can block them, and cracked lower roofs can leak. Finding these early makes them easier to raise. We survey new flat roofs, flashings and valleys and new-build homes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are missing or blocked roof ventilation and underlay not dressed into the gutter.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like Lordswood, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Low roofs are easier to see from ground level, but dormer cheeks, valleys and flat-roofed additions still need close attention. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Lordswood. Snags and wear both tend to show at dormer lead work and along flat-roof edges.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lordswood (ME5, ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs and buyers in Lordswood
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Lordswood, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Historic houses such as Restoration House, about 3.9 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Lordswood goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Chatham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Anywhere in Lordswood, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Lordswood is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work for new roof snagging.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME5 and ME7. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Lordswood: Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Lordswood has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Lordswood
In Lordswood, that means homes and buildings near Greenacre Academy, South Wood and The Harrow pub. Lordswood’s nearest station is Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Prices for new roof snagging in Lordswood
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a smaller place like Lordswood, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report of each snag.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Lordswood
Many people book because something doesn’t look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Signs of condensation in the loft space
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St David's Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What they won’t be able to tell you
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Questions from Lordswood
Will you come out to Lordswood?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lordswood?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. We report on what we see. Any dispute is between you and your roofer or builder, and the report gives you a clear record to refer to.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Diary the defects period end date
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person one.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. It sets clear expectations and leaves time for snags to be fixed.