Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Dymchurch
Need a landlord roof survey in Dymchurch? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Dymchurch
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’re worried about gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a smaller place like Dymchurch, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Dymchurch (TN29, CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- File each roof report for future reference
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Towns and villages near Dymchurch
What else we do in Dymchurch
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
FAQs for Dymchurch
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Westenhanger station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Dymchurch?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Dymchurch
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a smaller place like Dymchurch, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Local roofs in Dymchurch
Dymchurch is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. 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. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Dymchurch Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Historic houses like Westenhanger Castle, about 4.5 miles north, show how far back building around Dymchurch goes. 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.
Dymchurch is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Dymchurch and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Dymchurch and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN29 and CT21 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and The Oval. We also cover the places around Dymchurch: Donkey Street (1 mile north), West Hythe (3 miles north-east), Palmarsh (3 miles north-east), Lympne (3 miles north) and Berwick (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Dover (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (8 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (15 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (9 miles north-east).
Around Dymchurch
Around Dymchurch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, about 4.6 miles north. A little further out are Lympne Castle (2.9 miles north).
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks