Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Breach, Kent
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Breach from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Breach
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Breach may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Breach (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Breach homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Acrise Place about 3.4 miles south, Breach sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Snowdown station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Jumping Downs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Breach is about 5 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. Bookings from Breach are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Breach is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Breach: Lodge Lees (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Shelvin (2 miles east) and Selsted (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles north-west) and Deal (11 miles east).
What’s near Breach
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Palm Tree Inn and Jumping Downs and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snowdown station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Breach
Do you cover smaller places like Breach?
Yes. Breach is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Snowdown 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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Breach can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Breach book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.