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Landlord roof survey in Crouch, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Crouch and across Kent.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Crouch
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and people most often book us about blocked gutters over flats and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a small place like Crouch, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Crouch (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Crouch
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Check the loft space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What happens on the day
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Crouch frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crouch
Crouch is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Crouch goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Take a building like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Mount Ephraim Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Crouch is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Crouch, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in South Street (1 mile south-east), Gushmere (1 mile south-west), Neames Forstal (1 mile south), Hickmans Green (1 mile east) and Oversland (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Crouch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. Crouch’s nearest station is Selling station, about 0.5 miles south. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Questions from Crouch
Can a landlord with a rental near Selling station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Crouch, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Crouch is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
More services for Crouch
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crouch
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crouch and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.