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Roof survey in Brompton, Medway
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Brompton.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
How a roof survey works in Brompton
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’re worried about blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
Houses in smaller places like Brompton can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Brompton (ME4, ME7, ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Brompton
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The size of the roof
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. Around Brompton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
FAQs for Brompton
Will you come out to Brompton?
Yes. Brompton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brompton?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Brompton is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
When to book a survey in Brompton
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
If you run a business near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
Brompton homes and their roofs
Brompton is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. Brompton is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport. Where the drone is part of the survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Brompton Garrison Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Brompton-Westbrook Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Brompton is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. In Brompton, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Medway coverage includes Brompton and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME4, ME7 and ME2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Dock Road, Globe Lane and South Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Brompton, we cover Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-west), Rochester Riverside (1 mile west), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south) and Hale (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south), Twydall (3 miles south-east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Around Brompton
In Brompton, that means homes and buildings near King George V Public House, Brompton Academy and Hospital and Medical Tuition Service and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Michael the Archangel Church (0.8 miles south-west), Great Lines Heritage Park (under half a mile south-east) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (less than half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Chatham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Rede Common and Gad's Hill.