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Landlord Roof Survey in Burmarsh
Landlord roof surveys in Burmarsh from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Burmarsh
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding or splits on flat roofs and slipped or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Burmarsh, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with 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.
- Location
- Burmarsh (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Nearby places to Burmarsh
Other services in Burmarsh
Questions from Burmarsh
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Westenhanger station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Burmarsh?
Yes, Burmarsh is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Burmarsh?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Arrange flat access beforehand
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Common roof problems in Burmarsh
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, 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
- Their report turnaround times
- Will the report include photos?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What follow-up you get after the report
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Landlord roof surveys in Burmarsh: local notes
Burmarsh is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. 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’ll 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.
Westenhanger Castle, about 3.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burmarsh. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Burmarsh is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether the building in Burmarsh is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Burmarsh is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of TN29 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Church Road, Painesfield Close and Thorndike Road. We also cover the places around Burmarsh: Postling Green (3 miles north-west), St Mary's Bay (3 miles south), Newchurch (3 miles west), St Mary in the Marsh (3 miles south-west) and Aldington (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Dover (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (14 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Burmarsh
In Burmarsh, that means homes and buildings near The Shepherd And Crook Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (4 miles east) and Lympne Castle (2 miles north-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Burmarsh, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.