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Roof Survey in Rodmersham
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Rodmersham.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Roof surveys around Rodmersham
Rodmersham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like Rodmersham School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Cromers Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Rodmersham is about 2 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit Rodmersham as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Rodmersham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the ME9 postcode area for roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Bapchild (1 mile south), Rodmersham Green (1 mile west), Highsted (1 mile west), Radfield (1 mile north-east) and Newbury (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north).
Around Rodmersham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Sittingbourne School and Cromers Wood. The closest station to Rodmersham is Sittingbourne station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.6 miles north-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-west).
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rodmersham
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate frequently lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. If you’ve noticed gaps in the roof where coverings have gone and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs, ridges, hips and valleys and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
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.
- Place
- Rodmersham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Rodmersham
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What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Standard includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It is a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
FAQs for Rodmersham
How do I find out if my home in Rodmersham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover smaller places like Rodmersham?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as an exact number, 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.
Can you look at a roof that is joined to next door?
Yes. We survey the parts of the roof you have access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Prices for roof surveys in Rodmersham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Rodmersham, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Rodmersham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Rodmersham
Without a survey, you are guessing at what the roof needs. You might pay for work that does not fix the real problem, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Rodmersham, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.