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Landlord roof survey in Charlton-in-Dover, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Charlton-in-Dover, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Charlton-in-Dover
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat roof and choked outlets and gutters, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a smaller place like Charlton-in-Dover, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Charlton-in-Dover (CT16, CT17, CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Charlton-in-Dover questions
I let a flat near Dover Priory station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charlton-in-Dover?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Charlton-in-Dover
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a smaller place like Charlton-in-Dover, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a smaller place like Charlton-in-Dover, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
What affects the price in Charlton-in-Dover
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof surveys around Charlton-in-Dover
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Charlton-in-Dover, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Dover Priory station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take a building like Charlton Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Charlton-in-Dover is about 1 mile south-east of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Charlton-in-Dover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT16, CT17 and CT15 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Odo Road, Eric Road and Lorne Road, and we cover them all. With the A256 close by, Charlton-in-Dover is easy for us to reach. We also cover Tower Hamlets (1 mile south-west), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charlton-in-Dover
In Charlton-in-Dover, that means homes and buildings near Dover Grammar School for Girls, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Charlton-in-Dover is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Old Town Gaol (within half a mile south). The countryside around Charlton-in-Dover includes Dover Western Heights.