Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in Fenn Street, Medway
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Fenn Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Signs you need a roof survey in Fenn Street
The underlay under the coverings matters too. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fenn Street
Our roof surveys cover Fenn Street and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you’re ready to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and people most often book us about cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Fenn 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Fenn Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Our chimney check is a visual inspection of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If a specialist is needed, we will say so.
Natural slate
Slate is common on older homes in London and South East England. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.
Fenn Street homes and their roofs
Fenn Street is within about 2 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 high wind or heavy rain. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you look after a building such as High Halstow Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Gillingham (Kent) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Fenn Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fenn Street. Our Medway coverage includes Fenn Street and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Winterberry Avenue, Sharnal Street and Parbrook Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Sharnal Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (1 mile west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), St Mary Hoo (1 mile north-east) and Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Fenn Street
Around Fenn Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Hundred of Hoo Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Upnor Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fenn Street include Bishop Saltings.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Towns and villages near Fenn Street
Also in Fenn Street
Fenn Street questions
Is my home in Fenn Street listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Fenn Street within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Fenn Street?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
What a roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fenn Street
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Fenn Street often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Fenn Street
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. Outbuildings and barns around Fenn Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.