Medway · London and the South East
Capstone Roof Survey
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Capstone. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Why get it checked now?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Capstone, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Capstone
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How a roof survey works in Capstone
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often 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. We survey the roof space, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and standing water on a flat roof.
Older buildings in small places like Capstone may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Capstone (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Capstone
Letting agents and landlords in Capstone book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What affects the price in Capstone
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
For a price for your roof in Capstone, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Also in Capstone
What a roof survey looks like in Capstone
Capstone is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near 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 high wind or heavy rain. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a building such as Hempstead Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park like Darland Banks, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Restoration House, about 3.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Capstone. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Capstone is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Capstone can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Capstone is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME7. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Darland (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east), Gillingham (1 mile north-east) and Chatham (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Capstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chatham Grammar School for Girls, The Star pub and The Robert Napier School and the streets around them. Capstone’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 2 miles north. Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
When you need someone else
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Natural slate
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Capstone, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Common questions in Capstone
Is the coastal weather around Capstone hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Capstone within the area you cover?
Yes, Capstone is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
How long does the visit take?
The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.