Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Breach, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Breach and across Kent.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
About our landlord roof survey in Breach
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. 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. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses.
In a small place like Breach, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Breach (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
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. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Breach needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Breach homes and their roofs
Breach lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
Trees in and around Berengrave Chalk Pit shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Newington Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Breach is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Whether the building in Breach is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Landlord roof surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Breach include Newington (1 mile south-east), Lower Hartlip (1 mile south-west), Lower Halstow (1 mile north-east), Upchurch (1 mile north) and Moor Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Breach
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Berengrave Chalk Pit, The Wheatsheaf pub and Leigh Academy Rainham and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Newington station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Court Hall Museum (3.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (5 miles west). For a walk, there is Bishop Saltings.
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How we price landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Breach questions
Is my home in Breach listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Is the coastal weather around Breach hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Breach is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Do you cover Breach for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Breach and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we’re asked to look at in Breach
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their drone registration, if they fly one