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Roof survey in Darland, Medway
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Darland and across Medway, with plain-English findings.
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older roofs in small places like Darland can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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About our roof survey in Darland
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away from the wall and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings.
Older buildings in small places like Darland 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Darland (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Before and after the survey
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
File the report with your other home documents. It gives you something to compare against later, and it can help when you sell.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
Your questions about roof surveys in Darland
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Are there drone restrictions around Darland?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, though the rest of the survey goes ahead either way.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
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, and we’d agree another day.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Why get it checked now?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. In a small place like Darland, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Visits on any day of the week
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we are asked to look at in Darland
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building, especially near trees.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Darland
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Local roofs in Darland
Darland lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. About 2.8 miles north-west lies Restoration House, a reminder of how long the area around Darland has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you live near a park such as Darland Banks, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Darland is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Darland and the rest of Medway. Our Medway coverage includes Darland and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME7 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Brickmakers Way, Banksview Drive and Pear Tree Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Hale (1 mile north-west), Capstone (1 mile south), Luton (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east) and Gillingham (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Darland
In Darland, that means homes and buildings near The Star pub, The Robert Napier School and Darland Banks and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (3 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (3.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.