Medway · London and the South East
Lidsing Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Lidsing. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Lidsing: what you get
Across London and South East England, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Older tiled homes may have clay plain tiles, and many homes have a flat-roofed extension too. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Common reasons to book are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, across the roof space, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
In a village or hamlet like Lidsing, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Lidsing (ME7)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lidsing and across Medway can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof surveys in Lidsing: local notes
Lidsing lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Rochester Airport is about 3 miles from Lidsing. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you let a flat or house near Rainham (Kent) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around South Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Swingate Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. We visit Lidsing as part of our work across Medway, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Lidsing is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME7. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Lidsing
In Lidsing, that means homes and buildings near South Wood, The Harrow pub and Greenacre Academy. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lidsing include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Questions from Lidsing
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lidsing, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Lidsing is within about 5 miles of the coast.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll give you an idea of timing when booking.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Around Lidsing, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Mention any damp patches when booking
Keep the report with your property records. It is a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
What else we do in Lidsing
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years, and they can crack.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Lidsing, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.