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Landlord Roof Survey in Church Hougham
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Church Hougham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Church Hougham
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Church Hougham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Church Hougham property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Also near Church Hougham
Also in Church Hougham
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Landlord roof surveys in Church Hougham: local notes
Church Hougham is within about 1 mile of the coast, 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. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Dover Priory station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Astor College for the Arts will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Church Hougham is about 3 miles south-west of Dover, in Kent. In Church Hougham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Every address in CT15 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we survey roofs in West Hougham (1 mile west), Farthingloe (1 mile east), Satmar (1 mile west), Maxton (2 miles east) and Aycliffe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles west) and Walmer (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Church Hougham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Samphire Hoe Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Dover Priory station, about 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Dover Castle (3.1 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Questions from Church Hougham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Dover Priory station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Church Hougham?
Yes. Church Hougham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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. We will talk about access when you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What made you get in touch
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Church Hougham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.