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Landlord roof survey in Chestfield, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Chestfield.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Chestfield: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and damaged pots and flaunching, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Chestfield may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Chestfield (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Chestfield, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Chestfield, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Chestfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Photos and a written report every time
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Useful tips for Chestfield property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
FAQs for Chestfield
Is my home in Chestfield listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chestfield, take more of a battering?
It can do. Chestfield is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you work in Chestfield?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chestfield.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chestfield
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Chestfield
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Chestfield, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Anyone responsible for a site like Swalecliffe Community Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Chestfield is about 1 mile east of Whitstable, in Kent. If you’re in Chestfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Chestfield.
We survey roofs across the CT5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Maydowns Road, Chestfield Road and Woodvale Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Chestfield sits on or near the A2990, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Chestfield: Swalecliffe (1 mile north), Tankerton (1 mile north-west), Radfall (1 mile south), West End (1 mile east) and Whitstable (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Chestfield
Around Chestfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough pub and The Whitstable School, among other places. Chestfield has its own railway station: Chestfield & Swalecliffe station. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Tankerton Castle (1.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Common roof problems in Chestfield
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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before you book anyone
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- What they will not be able to tell you