Medway · London and the South East
Scarborough Roof Survey
Roof surveys across Scarborough, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Roof survey in Scarborough
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, others want a check before selling or after years without one. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on any day of the week, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you are worried about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and lifted, split or missing lead flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Scarborough (ME1)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Planned work is less stressful than an emergency. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Older and listed buildings around Scarborough may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
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.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A report with photographs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
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What a roof survey looks like in Scarborough
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Starkey Castle, about 1.7 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Scarborough goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For businesses in and around places like Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you live near a park such as Holborough Marshes, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Snodland station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Scarborough is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. Anywhere in Scarborough, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Medway, we cover Scarborough and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME1 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Pilgrims Way and Scarborough Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Scarborough include Peters Village (1 mile west), Burham (1 mile south-east), Wouldham (1 mile north-west), Holborough (1 mile west) and Halling (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Scarborough
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Windmill pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School, among other places. The closest station to Scarborough is Snodland station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north-east) and St. Catherine's Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Scarborough include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Useful tips for Scarborough property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Take photos of anything that changes.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two 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. For a village or hamlet like Scarborough, the journey is planned in advance: 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.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Scarborough, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Scarborough questions
Is drone flying allowed in Scarborough?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Rochester Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and the rest of the survey doesn’t depend on the drone.
Will you come out to Scarborough?
Yes. Scarborough is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Scarborough?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Scarborough and across Medway can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.