Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Dungeness
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Dungeness. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Dungeness, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Dungeness
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and converted houses alike.
Some older homes in villages like Dungeness are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Dungeness (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Dungeness
Is my home in Dungeness listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Dungeness?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Useful tips for Dungeness property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Dungeness?
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Whatever the street in Dungeness, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
Places near Dungeness
What else we do in Dungeness
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Why it is worth a survey now in Dungeness
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Around Dungeness, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Dungeness
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Dungeness
Dungeness is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Whether the property is in Dungeness itself or nearby, the inspection covers what can safely be seen, inside and out.
Dungeness is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dungeness. Dungeness is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN29 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Dungeness Road and Reactoe One Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Dungeness, we cover Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles north), Greatstone-on-Sea (4 miles north), Lydd (4 miles north-west), Littlestone-on-Sea (4 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Cheriton (14 miles north-east), South Willesborough (15 miles north), Dymchurch (8 miles north) and Willesborough (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dungeness
Around Dungeness, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Britannia Inn. Well-known places in the area include Lydd Town Museum (3.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Dungeness includes RSPB Dungeness and Burnthouse Pen.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.