Medway · London and the South East
Cliffe Woods Roof Survey
We carry out roof surveys in Cliffe Woods and the rest of Medway. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Worn or blocked valleys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How a roof survey works in Cliffe Woods
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it is relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away from the wall and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, across the roof space, natural slate and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Cliffe Woods, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Cliffe Woods (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
FAQs for Cliffe Woods
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Higham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Is Cliffe Woods within the area you cover?
Yes, Cliffe Woods is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Local roofs in Cliffe Woods
Cliffe Woods lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cliffe Woods Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. With Temple Manor about 3.1 miles south, the area around Cliffe Woods has a long history. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We survey roofs in Cliffe Woods as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Cliffe Woods: Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Cliffe Woods
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, about 1.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Huguenot Museum (3.1 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Also near Cliffe Woods
What else we do in Cliffe Woods
What happens if roof problems are left?
Valley gutters and parapet gutters are out of sight until they overflow. When they do, water comes straight into the house. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. Older cottages and farmhouses around Cliffe Woods can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Cliffe Woods
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Cliffe Woods, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Keep the report with your property records
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Mention any damp patches when booking
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.