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Landlord roof survey in Cliftonville, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Cliftonville. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
Cliftonville: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Cliftonville?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Margate station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Cliftonville?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord roof survey in Cliftonville
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Cliftonville and the rest of London and the South East. A visit typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are leaking joints at party walls and flashings that have come away.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Cliftonville drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Cliftonville (CT9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Cliftonville
Cliftonville is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Cliftonville has a long history of building, with Quex Park about 3.9 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Cliftonville is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Cliftonville for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Cliftonville is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT9. Whether your property is on Gap Road, Sweyn Road and Holly Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Cliftonville: Palm Bay (1 mile north-east), Northdown (1 mile east), Kingsgate (2 miles east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Near you in Cliftonville
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hartsdown Academy and Clifton Arms Public House, among other places. Cliftonville’s nearest station is Margate station, about 1.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (0.7 miles west) and Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south).
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Cliftonville does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. In a smaller place like Cliftonville, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Cliftonville
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
When to book a survey in Cliftonville
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
We are often asked to look at:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For landlords with property near Margate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.