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Landlord roof survey in Blean, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Blean from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Blean homes and their roofs
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Blean, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Landlords with a home close to Canterbury West station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Blean is about 3 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We visit Blean as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in CT2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Westfield, School Lane and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Blean on the A290, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Blean, we cover Honey Hill (1 mile north-west), Tyler Hill (1 mile east), Denstroude (1 mile north-west), Hackington (1 mile east) and Yorkletts (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (7 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Blean
In Blean, that means homes and buildings near The Archbishop's School, Tyler Hill Meadow and St Edmund's School and the streets around them. The closest station to Blean is Canterbury West station, about 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Sidney Cooper Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Blean: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Some older homes in villages like Blean are 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. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Blean (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Deal with urgent items first
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Common questions in Blean
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Blean?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Canterbury West station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. 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 it applies.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What affects the price in Blean
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
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What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Blean, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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When to book a survey in Blean
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Take a building like Blean Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.