Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in Strood, Medway
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Strood, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Torn or sagging underlay
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a home in Strood, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof survey in Strood
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, with moisture detection and a structural check, and on Premium, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. We survey clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
Around Strood, semis and terraces share chimneys, gutters and roof lines with the house next door. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. Shared parts are looked at as far as they can safely be seen from the property we are surveying. Let us know when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Strood (ME2, ME1, ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Strood
Also in Strood
What you can safely check yourself
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Why act early in Strood
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. We tell you what’s really needed. A defect spotted early can be planned and budgeted for, whereas a leak tends to force the timing on you.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Package prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Roof surveys around Strood
Strood is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Elaine Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Temple Manor lies about 0.5 miles south-east, so building around Strood goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. We survey roofs in Strood and the surrounding area across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Medway. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Roof surveys in ME2, ME1 and ME3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road. Main roads around Strood include the A2 and A226, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Strood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Landmarks near Strood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rede Common, Temple School and Strood Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Strood station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Rochester Castle (1 mile east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
Do you need a roof survey in Strood?
Chimneys stand exposed above the roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you live near a park such as Rede Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you’ll get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlords, agents and block managers in Strood
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Landlords and agents in Strood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Useful tips for Strood property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File the report with your home documents
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
FAQs for Strood
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Strood station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Strood listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
Do you cover Strood for roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Strood and the rest of Medway. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this a RICS 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.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.