Medway · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wallend, Medway
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wallend. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof survey in Wallend: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you are not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We are often asked to look into chimney mortar that has eroded and blocked or leaking gutters, across the roof space, clay and concrete tiles and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
For a small place like Wallend, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Wallend (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere as small as Wallend, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
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What else we do in Wallend
What this survey can’t tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
Why it’s worth a survey now in Wallend
A good many buyers go ahead anyway, but with their eyes open. You’ll know which jobs are urgent and which can wait, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wallend can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- A report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Wallend: local notes
Wallend is within about 1 mile 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 can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Sheerness-On-Sea station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Wallend can all book pre-purchase roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across ME3 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. With the B2001 close by, Wallend is easy for us to reach for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Wallend: Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wallend
We work in homes and buildings around The Hogarth Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Wallend include Bishop Saltings.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Wallend
Buildings put up or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
Problems we come across often include:
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
Take an older house close to Church of St James: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wallend
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
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 around your tenants.
Wallend questions
Is the coastal weather around Wallend hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Do you cover smaller places like Wallend?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Wallend?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings are a common source of leaks, so they get close attention in a pre-purchase survey. We photograph any that need work.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs frequently last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.