Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in Chatham, Medway
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chatham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chatham
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. Common reasons to book are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and torn or sagging underlay, on clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and flat roofs.
A place like Chatham has a large number of rented homes, and roofs on rented property are easy to overlook. For landlords and agents, a report on the roof, chimneys and gutters helps plan work ahead of problems. It also gives you photos to look back on. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Chatham (ME5, ME4, ME7, ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Chatham
Chatham lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near 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. Chatham is about 2 miles from Rochester Airport. If your survey includes the drone, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wayfield Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. With Restoration House about 2.4 miles north-west, the area around Chatham has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. We carry out roof surveys in Chatham for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets like Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street. Chatham sits on or near the A2 and A229, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Chatham has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Chatham
We work in homes and buildings around The Huntsman pub, Walderslade Girls' School and Darland Banks. Chatham’s nearest station is Chatham station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Chatham include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
What we’re asked to look at in Chatham
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside frequently starts at the top of the stack.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Chatham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chatham
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A structural engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Chatham
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
What affects the price in Chatham
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Chatham: your questions answered
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Chatham?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Rochester Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Is the coastal weather around Chatham hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Chatham is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
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, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
Do you cover Chatham for roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Chatham and the rest of Medway. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a place the size of Chatham, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know the type of building and who can let us in, and the visit is planned around that.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.