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Landlord roof survey in Eddington, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Eddington and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How a landlord roof survey works in Eddington
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Eddington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Eddington (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Eddington, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Eddington, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Why act early in Eddington
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. In an older home around Eddington, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Prices that include VAT
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Landlord roof surveys in Eddington: local notes
Eddington is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
The streets around a church like Church of St Martin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Eddington is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. Eddington is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the CT6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Parkland Road, Cooper Drive and Sidney Grove. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Bullockstone (1 mile south-west), Herne (1 mile south-east), Greenhill (1 mile west), Hunters Forstal (1 mile east) and Herne Bay (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Eddington
We work in homes and buildings around Herne Bay Infant School, Queen's Head Public House and Curtis Wood and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 0.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (3.8 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Eddington
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
Trees in and around Curtis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
FAQs for Eddington
Can a landlord with a rental near Herne Bay station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Will you come out to Eddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Eddington?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.