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Roof survey in Allhallows-on-Sea, Medway
Independent roof surveys in Allhallows-on-Sea. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Allhallows-on-Sea
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and valley linings that have cracked or split, across the roof space, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Allhallows-on-Sea, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Allhallows-on-Sea (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Allhallows-on-Sea may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Allhallows-on-Sea
- 98% customer satisfaction
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Allhallows-on-Sea can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Allhallows-on-Sea
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Allhallows-on-Sea
Is the coastal weather around Allhallows-on-Sea hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Allhallows-on-Sea?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It is not a structural engineer’s report and does not include calculations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we will explain what’s needed.
How long does the visit take?
Allow about 1–2 hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Towns and villages near Allhallows-on-Sea
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How we price roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Roof surveys in Allhallows-on-Sea: local notes
Allhallows-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Kent often 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Allhallows Primary Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Chalkwell station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Allhallows-on-Sea is about 4 miles south-east of Canvey Island, in Medway. Whether the building in Allhallows-on-Sea is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Our Medway coverage includes Allhallows-on-Sea and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME3. Local streets include Avery Way, Queensway and Park End View, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Allhallows (1 mile south-west), Lower Stoke (1 mile south-west), Middle Stoke (2 miles south-west), Stoke (2 miles south-west) and St Mary Hoo (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (9 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south), Strood (9 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Allhallows-on-Sea
In Allhallows-on-Sea, that means homes and buildings near Rose And Crown Public House, among other places. The closest station to Allhallows-on-Sea is Chalkwell station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Chartwell Private Hospital (5.2 miles north) and Bay Museum (3.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Two Tree Island.