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Landlord Roof Survey in Broomhill
Independent landlord roof surveys in Broomhill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Broomhill
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you are worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Broomhill (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Broomhill: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Broomhill?
Yes, Broomhill is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can a landlord with a rental near Adisham station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report follows by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Broomhill, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
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What we are asked to look at in Broomhill
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broomhill
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.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Broomhill
About 2.5 miles south lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Broomhill has been built on. 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. 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wingham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Broomhill is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Broomhill, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Broomhill is one of the places in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Wenderton Lane, North Court Road and Miles Court, all of which we cover. Other places close to Broomhill include Wingham (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile south), Perry (1 mile north-east) and Wingham Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Broomhill
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Broomhill is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.8 miles west). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.