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Roof Survey in Rushenden
Roof surveys around Rushenden, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
About our roof survey in Rushenden
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay frequently fail first. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and flashings that have come away from the wall, across ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles.
In a small place like Rushenden, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Rushenden (ME11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Rushenden needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Do you need a roof survey in Rushenden?
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, and rain finds any gap it can. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Take an older house close to Parish Church of the Holy Trinity: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly, and they can crack.
Roof surveys around Rushenden
Rushenden is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you let a flat or house near Queenborough station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Queenborough School and Nursery: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. Anywhere in Rushenden, we can come and survey your property. Rushenden is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME11 is within our area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue. Close by, we survey roofs in Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Rushenden
We work in homes and buildings around Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey and Old House at Home and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Queenborough station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
Common questions in Rushenden
Can a landlord with a rental near Queenborough station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Rushenden within the area you cover?
Yes. Rushenden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
What does a roof survey include?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rushenden
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Rushenden
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. One slipped slate lets water reach the battens and underlay, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Rushenden, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why book us in Rushenden
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See our cost guide or our case studies.