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Landlord roof survey in East Langdon, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in East Langdon. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Langdon
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about damaged pots and flaunching and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a small place like East Langdon, 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.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- East Langdon (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
What a landlord roof survey looks like in East Langdon
East Langdon lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Walmer Castle, about 3.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Langdon. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Martin Mill station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Langdon Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like Church of St Augustine are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
East Langdon is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in East Langdon across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT15. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Guston Road and Waldershare Lane. Other places close to East Langdon include Martin Mill (1 mile east), Martin (1 mile north-east), Guston (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and West Cliffe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (9 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Near you in East Langdon
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School. The nearest railway station is Martin Mill station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near East Langdon include Dover Western Heights.
Surveys for landlords and agents in East Langdon
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
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What affects the price in East Langdon
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
East Langdon questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in East Langdon?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and East Langdon is within about 3 miles of the coast.
How do I find out if my home in East Langdon is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around East Langdon 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 can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for East Langdon property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.