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Landlord Roof Survey in Capel-le-Ferne
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Capel-le-Ferne from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
About our landlord roof survey in Capel-le-Ferne
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a 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. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about missing or loose roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls.
In a village or hamlet like Capel-le-Ferne, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Capel-le-Ferne (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Capel-le-Ferne
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Capel-le-Ferne, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Capel-le-Ferne can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Capel-le-Ferne
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why it is worth a survey now in Capel-le-Ferne
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys in Capel-le-Ferne: local notes
Capel-le-Ferne is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
With Acrise Place about 4.2 miles north-west, the area around Capel-le-Ferne has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone Central station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Capel-le-Ferne Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Capel-le-Ferne is about 2 miles north-east of Folkestone, in Kent. Bookings from Capel-le-Ferne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Capel-le-Ferne is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT18. Local streets include New Dover Road, Alexandra Road and Clarence Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Satmar (1 mile north-east), West Hougham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (2 miles north), South Alkham (2 miles north) and Church Hougham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles north-east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Capel-le-Ferne
Typical jobs here are in homes near East Cliff and Warren Country Park and The Valiant Sailor pub. The closest station to Capel-le-Ferne is Folkestone Central station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (2.3 miles west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Capel-le-Ferne includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Capel-le-Ferne: your questions answered
Is Capel-le-Ferne within the area you cover?
Yes, Capel-le-Ferne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is the coastal weather around Capel-le-Ferne hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Capel-le-Ferne is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How long will you be on site?
A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.