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Roof survey in Iwade, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Iwade.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Iwade
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. A flat roof typically wears out sooner than a pitched one. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking gutter joints and downpipes and standing water on a flat roof.
Around Iwade, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Iwade (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Iwade
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you own a rental within reach of Kemsley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Will the report include photos?
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- File the report with your home documents
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
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.
Why act early in Iwade
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Iwade, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Iwade
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Iwade doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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How we price roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Iwade
Iwade is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. 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.
Trees in and around Milton Creek Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Anyone responsible for a site like Iwade School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Iwade can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Iwade is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Roof surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Iwade
Around Iwade, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School, Milton Creek Country Park and The Woolpack pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kemsley station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east) and Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south).
Iwade questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Kemsley station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Iwade?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Iwade?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.