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Landlord Roof Survey in Ebbsfleet
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Ebbsfleet? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ebbsfleet and across Kent.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ebbsfleet
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Landlord roof survey in Ebbsfleet: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are cracked or lifting flashings and choked outlets and gutters, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Ebbsfleet may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Ebbsfleet (CT12, CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Ebbsfleet, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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
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
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ebbsfleet
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Ebbsfleet, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Thanet Parkway station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westwood Cross, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Quex Park, about 3.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ebbsfleet. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ebbsfleet can all book landlord roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Ebbsfleet and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT12 and CT13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ebbsfleet
We work in homes and buildings around Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Sportsman pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Ebbsfleet
Is Ebbsfleet within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Ebbsfleet, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.