Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in North Street, Medway
Independent roof surveys in North Street. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
About our roof survey in North Street
We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, 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. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away from the wall, on flat roofs, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
In a village or hamlet like North Street, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- North Street (ME3)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
North Street questions
How do I find out if my home in North Street is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Gillingham (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Is North Street in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in North Street and the rest of Medway, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are looked at from your side.
Common roof problems in North Street
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and rain finds any gap it can. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Torn or sagging underlay
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
What a roof survey looks like in North Street
North Street is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Gillingham (Kent) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
North Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We carry out roof surveys in North Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Medway coverage includes North Street and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-west), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile north-east), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west) and Sharnal Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south-west), Rochester (6 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in North Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Horse pub. North Street’s nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 4.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bishop Saltings.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like North Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Useful tips for North Street property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Photograph stains when they appear
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Places near North Street
Also in North Street
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
How we price roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.