Medway · London and the South East
Cooling Street Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Cooling Street and the rest of Medway. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Cooling Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cooling Street
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. Typical surveys look at gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and standing water on a flat roof, on natural slate, the roof space and flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Cooling Street, 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. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Cooling Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Cooling Street
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
Landlords with a home close to Higham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Is VAT included in the price?
- When you’ll get the report
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common questions in Cooling Street
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cooling Street?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Cooling Street?
Frequently, yes. Cooling Street is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
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.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Mention any damp patches as you book
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.
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.
Roof surveys in Cooling Street: local notes
Cooling Street is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Temple Manor lies about 3.9 miles south, so building around Cooling Street goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. If you look after a building like Cliffe Woods Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cooling Street and the surrounding area. Cooling Street is one of the places in Medway we cover for roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Roof surveys in ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Cooling Street include Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Near you in Cooling Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hundred of Hoo Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Cooling Street is Higham station, about 2.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Nearby places to Cooling Street
Other services in Cooling Street
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space