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Landlord roof survey in Bloodden, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Bloodden. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Landlord roof survey in Bloodden
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, on rented houses, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Bloodden are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Bloodden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Bloodden can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bloodden
The wider area around Bloodden has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1.5 miles east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Innocents, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Adisham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building such as Adisham Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Bloodden for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Bloodden is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT3. If you’re just outside Bloodden, we cover Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bloodden
Bloodden has its own railway station: Adisham station. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Bloodden
Is Bloodden within the area you cover?
Yes, Bloodden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Adisham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Useful tips for Bloodden property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Bloodden
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Around Bloodden, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent view of the roof