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Roof Survey in Lower Upnor
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Lower Upnor and across Medway, with plain-English findings.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
What affects the cost of roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
Price depends partly on 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.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Upnor
Our roof surveys cover Lower Upnor and the wider South East. Visits run seven days a week. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate, and the problems we are asked to look at most are valley linings that have cracked or split and crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Upnor may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Honest limits
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What a roof survey looks like in Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is within about 2 miles 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. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take a building like Chattenden Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Strood station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. If you’re in Lower Upnor, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Lower Upnor include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Upnor
We work in homes and buildings around Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, The Hundred of Hoo Academy and Waterfront University Technical College. You will also find Lower Lines Park (1.3 miles south-east) and The Ship pub (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Upnor Castle (under half a mile south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south). Open spaces near Lower Upnor include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Flat roof coverings
Ponding, blistering, splits and cracked surfaces are the common warning signs. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets, since leaks often start there.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Lower Upnor, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Lower Upnor
How do I find out if my home in Lower Upnor is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Lower Upnor?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Lower Upnor is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it’s safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.