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Roof Survey in Cuxton
Roof surveys in Cuxton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cuxton
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We are often asked to look into condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, across chimney stacks, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Cuxton may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Cuxton (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Cuxton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
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Questions from Cuxton
Is my home in Cuxton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I let a flat near Cuxton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Signs you need a roof survey in Cuxton
Some damage starts inside the loft space. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
If you look after a building like Cuxton Community Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cuxton
The wider area around Cuxton has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 0.9 miles south. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Cuxton is about 3 miles from Rochester Airport. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael and All Angels, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Homes near green spaces such as Baty's Marsh can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Cuxton is about 2 miles south-west of Rochester, in Medway. From houses to flats and shops in Cuxton, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Cuxton is one of the places in Medway where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in ME2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Station Road, Charles Drive and James Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lower Bush (1 mile west), North Halling (1 mile south-west), Upper Bush (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile east) and Halling (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east), Park Wood (7 miles east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cuxton
In Cuxton, that means homes and buildings near Baty's Marsh and Strood Academy. Cuxton has its own railway station: Cuxton station. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and French Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Cuxton include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Cuxton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Cuxton property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Mention any damp patches when booking
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Every so frequently, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.