Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Aycliffe
Landlord roof surveys across Aycliffe, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Aycliffe: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. If you’ve noticed gutters overflowing onto walls and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats alike.
Older buildings in small places like Aycliffe may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Aycliffe (CT17, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Aycliffe?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Take a building like Aycliffe Community Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents and landlords in Aycliffe book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For older village homes like those around Aycliffe, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
FAQs for Aycliffe
Do you cover smaller places like Aycliffe?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Aycliffe?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Aycliffe is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a hamlet or village like Aycliffe, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
For a price for your roof in Aycliffe, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord roof surveys in Aycliffe: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Aycliffe, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
The streets around a church such as Aycliffe Church Centre are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Dover Priory station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Aycliffe is about 1 mile south of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Anywhere in Aycliffe, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT17 and CT15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Mount Road and Rugby Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Maxton (1 mile north), Farthingloe (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (2 miles west), Dover (2 miles north) and River (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
What’s near Aycliffe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crown & Sceptre pub, Western Heights LNR and Astor College for the Arts. For rail, the closest station is Dover Priory station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aycliffe include Dover Western Heights.