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New roof snagging in Upper Upnor, Medway
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Upper Upnor? We carry out new roof snagging in Upper Upnor and across Medway.
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
New roof snagging in Upper Upnor
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we look at how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen as well as the gutters. The report sets out what we found with photos. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. We’re often asked to look into underlay not dressed into the gutter and gutters blocked by building debris, on loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and replacement roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Upnor may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the new roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
New roof snagging around Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. About 1.6 miles south-west lies Restoration House, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Upnor has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Strood station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. The streets around a church such as St Philip & St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. In Upper Upnor, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Upper Upnor is one of the places in Medway where we work for new roof snagging. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in ME2 is within our area for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Upper Upnor: 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). We also work in nearby towns like 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).
Local landmarks in Upper Upnor
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kings Arms, Lower Lines Park and Waterfront University Technical College. You will also find Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Strood station, about 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
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For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords and letting agents in Upper Upnor book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Your questions about new roof snagging in Upper Upnor
Will you come out to Upper Upnor?
Yes. Upper Upnor is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Upper Upnor is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check 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.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Around Upper Upnor, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, you let us know what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it is safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Slate roofs
Cracked slates are sometimes left in place. We record any we can see.
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some faults only show when water gets in. Checking early gives you a record of the roof’s condition at handover. For an older or listed building in a place like Upper Upnor, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Upnor
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys