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Roof Survey in Erriottwood
Roof surveys in Erriottwood and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
When to book a survey in Erriottwood
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
For landlords with property near Teynham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
Roof survey in Erriottwood: what you get
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You don’t need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, ridges, hips and valleys and chimney stacks, and people most frequently book us about standing water on a flat roof and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone.
Older buildings in small places like Erriottwood 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Erriottwood (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Erriottwood
Is my home in Erriottwood listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Teynham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
How long does the visit take?
The visit usually takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar, as wind can lift them.
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Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up. It shows how the roof has fared over the year.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Erriottwood homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Erriottwood, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Erriottwood goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Doddington Place Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Erriottwood is about 4 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out roof surveys for homes and businesses in Erriottwood. Erriottwood is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME9. If you need a roof survey at a property on Christophers Row and Kingsdown Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Erriottwood include Kingsdown (1 mile west), Lynsted (1 mile north), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile north-west) and Bogle (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
What’s near Erriottwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Black Lion Public House and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Erriottwood is Teynham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.2 miles north-west).
Surveys for landlords and agents in Erriottwood
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Letting agents and landlords in Erriottwood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Erriottwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why act early in Erriottwood
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older and listed buildings around Erriottwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%