Medway · London and the South East
Dunn Street Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Dunn Street. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dunn Street
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you’re buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at chimney mortar that has eroded and ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Being in a small place like Dunn Street makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Dunn Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Dunn Street
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buying a home or a new roof in Dunn Street
Dunn Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Dunn Street can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Medway coverage includes Dunn Street and the places around it.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Dunn Street, we cover Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Dunn Street
We work in homes and buildings around South Wood and The Harrow pub. Dunn Street’s nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Dunn Street
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Mortar erodes, the flaunching around the pots cracks and the flashings work loose. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Look out for signs like these:
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Dunn Street questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunn Street?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Dunn Street?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Dunn Street?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Dunn Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 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
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A structural engineer’s report
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Dunn Street
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers