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Drellingore Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Drellingore, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Common roof problems in Drellingore
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlords with a home close to Folkestone Central station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Drellingore
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and people most often book us about leaks into upper flats and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Somewhere as small as Drellingore, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
FAQs for Drellingore
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Drellingore?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Folkestone Central station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you work in Drellingore?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Drellingore.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
Checking the roof from ground level
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Drellingore often 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 cannot see is noted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Places near Drellingore
What else we do in Drellingore
Landlord roof surveys around Drellingore
Drellingore is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you live near a park like Sladden Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Acrise Place, about 3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Drellingore. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. In Drellingore, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Drellingore. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT18 and CT15 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Drellingore
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sladden Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.