Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in Gadshill, Medway
A careful look at the roof at your property in Gadshill, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Gadshill
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there is safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, across the roof space, flat roofs and lead flashings.
Somewhere as small as Gadshill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Gadshill (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Gadshill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Gadshill homes and their roofs
Gadshill is within about 4 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Strood Academy, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Temple Manor, about 1.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Gadshill. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Gadshill is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Anywhere in Gadshill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Medway, we cover Gadshill and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on Copperfield Crescent, Charles Dickens Avenue and Gravesend Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Gadshill include Higham (1 mile north), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile west), Shorne (1 mile west), Lower Higham (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Luton (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (7 miles south-east) and Lordswood (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Gadshill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rede Common, Temple School and Sir John Falstaff Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and French Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
FAQs for Gadshill
Will you come out to Gadshill?
Yes. Gadshill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Gadshill listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How much does a roof survey cost in Gadshill?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photos.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
How we price roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Flat roof coverings
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Why get it checked now?
Hidden gutters and valleys can fail without warning. An overflow there sends water indoors. A survey checks them while they’re still dry. For older village homes like those around Gadshill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.