Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in Grange, Medway
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Grange, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grange
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. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and people most frequently book us about worn lead at chimneys and abutments and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
In a village or hamlet like Grange, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Grange (ME7, ME8)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Grange
Grange lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodlands Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Restoration House lies about 3.3 miles west, so building around Grange goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out roof surveys in Grange for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Grange is one of the places in Medway where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in ME7 and ME8 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Grange
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Robert Napier School, Our Lady of Gillingham Church and Riverside Country Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Hastings Arms (under half a mile north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west). Grange’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Also near Grange
Also in Grange
Surveys for landlords and agents in Grange
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords and agents in Grange book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
What we’re asked to look at in Grange
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Loose chimney pots
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Grange, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
Questions from Grange
Is Grange within the area you cover?
Yes, Grange is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s 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.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why it’s worth a survey now in Grange
Before you put a home on the market, it helps to know the roof’s condition. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up. Older cottages and farmhouses around Grange can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Grange
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Let us know about past leaks
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each finding is set out in plain English.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.