Medway · London and the South East
Roof survey in Twydall, Medway
Independent roof surveys in Twydall. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Twydall is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Read more
Roof survey in Twydall: what you get
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. 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 debris building up in roof valleys and torn or sagging underlay, across natural slate, chimney stacks and lead flashings.
Houses in smaller places like Twydall can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Twydall (ME8, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Twydall
What else we do in Twydall
Do you need a roof survey in Twydall?
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Look out for signs like these:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Living close to Riverside Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Common questions in Twydall
Is Twydall within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Rainham (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
How much does a roof survey cost in Twydall?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as an exact number, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Twydall, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Roof surveys in Twydall: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Twydall, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Twydall has a long history of building, with Restoration House about 3.6 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Twydall is about 1 mile east of Gillingham, in Medway. We visit Twydall as part of our work across Medway, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Medway, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME8 and ME7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Pump Lane, Blean Road and Herne Road or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Twydall on the A2, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Twydall include Gillingham (1 mile west), Lower Twydall (1 mile north), Grange (1 mile north), Wigmore (1 mile south) and Darland (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (5 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north) and Chatham Waterfront (3 miles west). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Twydall has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Local landmarks in Twydall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rainham Mark Grammar School, Howard School and The Three Mariners pub. The nearest railway station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bishop Saltings and Boxley Hills.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep the report with your property records
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Twydall
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks