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Roof survey in Wallend, Medway
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Wallend and across Medway, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Checking the roof from ground level
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof survey in Wallend
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Everything we see is photographed for the report. If you are worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and gutters that overflow in heavy rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Wallend, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Wallend (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than waiting for something to fail. Around Wallend, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What we’re asked to look at in Wallend
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable roofing membranes came into use in the UK in the late 1990s, so older roofs often have bitumen felt, and very old ones may have none. Felt that has torn or perished stops doing its job.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Places near Wallend
What else we do in Wallend
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere like Wallend 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Roof surveys around Wallend
Wallend is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Anyone responsible for a site like St James Church of England Primary Academy will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For landlords with property near Sheerness-On-Sea station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Wallend is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. If you’re in Wallend, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Medway, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME3 is within our area for roof surveys. You will find Wallend on the B2001, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Wallend: Grain (1 mile east), Blue Town (2 miles east), Sheerness (3 miles east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (10 miles south-west) and Luton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wallend
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hogarth Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.6 miles east. Nearby you will also find Bluetown Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Questions from Wallend
Is my home in Wallend listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is the coastal weather around Wallend hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and Standard and Premium include structural checks. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Different roofs, different checks
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Chimney stacks
We check the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings of each stack. We note any lean or loose pots.
Useful tips for Wallend property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about past leaks
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.