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Pre-purchase roof survey in Mockbeggar, Medway
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Mockbeggar and across Medway.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
With Temple Manor about 2.3 miles south, the area around Mockbeggar 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.
Mockbeggar is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. In Mockbeggar, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME3. Local streets include Bunters Hill Road and Town Road. Other places close to Mockbeggar include Cliffe Woods (1 mile north-east), Lower Higham (1 mile west), Church Street (2 miles north-west), Higham (2 miles west) and Gadshill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south).
Near you in Mockbeggar
We work in homes and buildings around Temple School, Strood Academy and Broomhill Park. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 1.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are French Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Mockbeggar includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Mockbeggar
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It also helps you decide whether to go ahead at all. Common reasons to book are roof slopes that look uneven or sagging and flashings that have lifted or split, across lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
In a village or hamlet like Mockbeggar, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Mockbeggar (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Mockbeggar
What else we do in Mockbeggar
Surveys for landlords and agents in Mockbeggar
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Mockbeggar, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
Questions from Mockbeggar
Do you cover smaller places like Mockbeggar?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Mockbeggar listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
When to book a survey in Mockbeggar
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- When you’ll get the report
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Chimney stacks take the brunt of the weather. The pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are all checked.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We check whether they’ve lifted, split or been replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
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