Medway · London and the South East
Dunn Street Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Dunn Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Dunn Street, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dunn Street
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. Whatever yours has, the survey is adapted to it. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Every part gets the attention it needs. If you’ve noticed blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Somewhere as small as Dunn 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 frequently 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 receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Dunn Street (ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dunn Street
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- File the report with your home documents
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Photograph stains when they appear
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Don’t block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Your questions about roof surveys in Dunn Street
Is Dunn Street within the area you cover?
Yes, Dunn Street is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is the coastal weather around Dunn Street hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Dunn Street is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it is safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Roof surveys in Dunn Street: local notes
Dunn Street is within about 5 miles of the coast, where wind off 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. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Homes near green spaces such as South Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Rainham (Kent) station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Dunn Street is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. Bookings from Dunn Street are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Dunn Street is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover for roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME7. Close by, we survey roofs in Lidsing (1 mile north-west), Bredhurst (1 mile north-east), Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west) and Luton (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Dunn Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to South Wood and The Harrow pub. The closest station to Dunn Street is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south) and Allington Castle (3.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Why act early in Dunn Street
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. For older village homes like those around Dunn Street, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Dunn Street
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience