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Landlord roof survey in Faversham, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Faversham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How a landlord roof survey works in Faversham
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed ponding or splits on flat roofs and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats alike.
Semis and terraces in a town like Faversham share roof details with the neighbours. A shared chimney stack or a gutter run across two houses means a defect may sit partly on someone else’s property. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can be seen safely. It’s useful to mention any shared stacks or gutters when you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Faversham (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Faversham
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Faversham, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will then get the report by email.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
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 Faversham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in Faversham
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary Magdalene, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Nearby places to Faversham
Also in Faversham
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a home in Faversham, the main things we need are a way into the loft, a route to the back garden and somewhere to park. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys in Faversham: local notes
Faversham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Faversham goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ethelbert Road Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Faversham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Faversham is about 9 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. In Faversham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Faversham and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME13 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Bedlington Square, Market Place and Market Street, and we cover them all. Being close to the A2 and A251, Faversham is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Davington (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north-east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Faversham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mechanics Arms, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow. Faversham has its own railway station: Faversham station. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).