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Chitty Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Chitty from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Chitty
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Chitty 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Chitty (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Chitty?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Chitty questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Chitty, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Herne Bay station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
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What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Useful tips for Chitty property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
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.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Chitty homes and their roofs
Chitty is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there is 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Homes near green spaces such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Chitty can all book landlord roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT3. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Near you in Chitty
In Chitty, that means homes and buildings near Grove Ferry Picnic Area, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Chitty includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Chitty, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.