Kent · London and the South East
Elham Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Elham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof surveys around Elham
The wider area around Elham has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 1.4 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Elham Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Sandling station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. In Elham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Elham, we cover Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Elham
We work in homes and buildings around The King's Arms, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Not far away are Cheriton Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Elham: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Elham, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Elham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Elham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Useful tips for Elham property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Why act early in Elham
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a small place like Elham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Elham
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Elham
What else we do in Elham
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Elham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
FAQs for Elham
Do you cover smaller places like Elham?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Elham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How do I book a survey in Elham?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.