Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in Lordswood, Medway
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Lordswood, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
How a roof survey works in Lordswood
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and leaking gutter joints and downpipes.
Around Lordswood, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lordswood (ME5, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why get it checked now?
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. Blocked gutters on homes around Lordswood overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Package prices that include VAT
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Lordswood, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Signs you need a roof survey in Lordswood
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
We are often asked to look at:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long the report takes to arrive
Nearby places to Lordswood
Also in Lordswood
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Local roofs in Lordswood
Lordswood lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. About 3.9 miles north-west lies Restoration House, a reminder of how long the area around Lordswood has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Chatham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St David's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. If you’re in Lordswood, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Medway, we cover Lordswood and the places around it.
We cover every part of the ME5 and ME7 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
What’s near Lordswood
Around Lordswood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Greenacre Academy, South Wood and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chatham station, roughly 3.2 miles north. A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Not far away are Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What a roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Your questions about roof surveys in Lordswood
Is the coastal weather around Lordswood hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is Lordswood within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Do you go up on 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. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We don’t give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.