Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Broad Oak, Kent
Independent landlord roof surveys in Broad Oak. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
About our landlord roof survey in Broad Oak
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 when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Broad Oak, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Broad Oak
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
What else we do in Broad Oak
Common questions in Broad Oak
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Oak?
Yes. Broad Oak is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Broad Oak, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Deal with urgent items first
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Broad Oak
Broad Oak lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Homes near green spaces such as Chequer's Wood and Old Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For an older house near a landmark like St Nicholas' Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broad Oak and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Landlord roof surveys in CT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Around Broad Oak
We work in homes and buildings around Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Broad Oak, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)