Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Chartham
Landlord roof surveys in Chartham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chartham
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
About our landlord roof survey in Chartham
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’re worried about choked outlets and gutters and ponding or splits on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses alike.
Somewhere as small as Chartham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some 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 is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Chartham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Chartham
I let a flat near Chartham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Chartham listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you cover Chartham for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Chartham included.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Landlord roof surveys around Chartham
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Chartham station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to No Man's Orchard is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Chartham, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, River Court and The Green. We also cover the places around Chartham: Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Chartham
Around Chartham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near No Man's Orchard and The Artichoke Inn and the streets around them. Chartham has its own railway station: Chartham station. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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 normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Chartham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.