Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Barnsole
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Barnsole and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Landlord roof survey in Barnsole: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most often book us about damp or stains in top-floor flats and leaking joints at party walls.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Barnsole (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Barnsole
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Barnsole can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Landlord roof surveys around Barnsole
With Goodnestone Park about 2 miles south-west, Barnsole sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Barnsole and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT3 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Barnsole, we cover Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Barnsole
In Barnsole, that means homes and buildings near The Black Pig Inn. The closest station to Barnsole is Adisham station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west. A little further out are White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen 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.
When to book a survey in Barnsole
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you live in an older home near Church of St James, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Barnsole
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Adisham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Is Barnsole within the area you cover?
Yes, Barnsole is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How do I book a survey in Barnsole?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.