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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Kemsley Street
A careful look at the roof at your property in Kemsley Street, with photographs and a written report.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Kemsley Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Kemsley Street
The best time to book is once your offer has been accepted and before you exchange contracts. That is when the findings are most useful, because nothing is binding yet. We survey seven days a week, which helps when a sale is moving quickly. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Typical surveys look at flashings that have lifted or split and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose, on natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Kemsley Street, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at as you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on any day of the week.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Kemsley Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Kemsley Street
What else we do in Kemsley Street
What happens if roof problems are left?
Once you exchange, the roof’s problems become yours. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. Finding out later gives you the same facts, but with far less room to act on them. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Kemsley Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kemsley Street
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Kemsley Street
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Buying a home or a new roof in Kemsley Street
Kemsley Street is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Kent) 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.
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Kemsley Street across London and South East England. Across Medway, we cover Kemsley Street.
We cover every part of ME7 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (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 (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
What’s near Kemsley Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rainham School for Girls and Levan Strice, among other places. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Kemsley Street includes Burham Down and Detling Hill.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. They’ll see exactly what we found, and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Kemsley Street questions
Is my home in Kemsley Street listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Kemsley Street hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that is where a roof survey helps. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and upstairs windows give useful views. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Is Kemsley Street in your area?
Yes. We cover Kemsley Street and the rest of Medway. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.