Medway · London and the South East
Lidsing Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Lidsing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, rubber longer and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Gutters and parapets
The rainwater system keeps water off the walls. We check for blockages, leaking joints and sagging runs, along with fascias and soffits.
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Lidsing
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, so the roof is one item among many. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photographs of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both. If you’ve noticed cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and worn or lifted lead flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers alike.
Being in a small place like Lidsing makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a hamlet or village like Lidsing, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Lidsing, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Common questions in Lidsing
How do I find out if my home in Lidsing is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around Lidsing?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Do you cover Lidsing for pre-purchase roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Lidsing.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How soon is the report ready?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we will help you choose.
Why act early in Lidsing
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. Outbuildings and barns around Lidsing are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lidsing
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Watch for gaps in the pointing, cracked flaunching and loose lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Towns and villages near Lidsing
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in Lidsing: local notes
Lidsing is within about 5 miles of the coast, 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. With Restoration House about 4.7 miles north-west, the area around Lidsing has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever you are in Lidsing, we can come and survey your property. Our Medway coverage includes Lidsing.
Every address in ME7 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lidsing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy. Lidsing’s nearest station is Rainham (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
What you can safely check yourself
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.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.