Medway · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Walderslade
A careful look at the roof at your property in Walderslade, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
What we do, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Walderslade is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Advice
About our roof survey in Walderslade
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey natural slate, the roof space and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a smaller place like Walderslade, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Walderslade (ME5)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Photograph stains when they appear
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Also near Walderslade
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DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Cracks in a lead valley can send water into the roof.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. Lifted or cracked tiles are noted.
Walderslade homes and their roofs
Walderslade is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. About 3.3 miles north-west lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Walderslade has been built on. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Chatham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Tunbury Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to St William's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Walderslade is about 1 mile south of Chatham, in Medway. If you are in Walderslade, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the ME5 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Farm Road, York Avenue and Walsham Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Walderslade is on the A2045, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to Walderslade include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile west), Lordswood (1 mile east), Kit's Coty (1 mile south-west), Chatham (1 mile north) and Lidsing (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (4 miles north-east), Strood (4 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east) and Twydall (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Walderslade
In Walderslade, that means homes and buildings near Westfield Wood, Greenacre Academy and Walderslade Girls' School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chatham station, roughly 3.1 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles south) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Walderslade: your questions answered
Is my home in Walderslade listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Walderslade?
Yes, Walderslade is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Walderslade?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it, 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.