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Arpinge Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Arpinge, with photographs and a written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Arpinge
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings, on converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Arpinge, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common roof problems in Arpinge
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
Take an older house close to St Oswald's Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Arpinge can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Let us know about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Arpinge
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Older and listed buildings around Arpinge may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Arpinge
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Common questions in Arpinge
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Folkestone West station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Arpinge, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Arpinge?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Landlord roof surveys around Arpinge
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Arpinge, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Harcourt Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Acrise Place lies about 2.1 miles north, so building around Arpinge goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Roofs in Arpinge get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Arpinge. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Arpinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Near you in Arpinge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cat & Custard Pot pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Arpinge include Cheriton Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.