Kent · London and the South East
Garlinge Green Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Garlinge Green, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Garlinge Green
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. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Garlinge Green 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 frequently expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Garlinge Green (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Garlinge Green questions
I let a flat near Chartham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
How do I find out if my home in Garlinge Green is listed?
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.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Garlinge Green?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
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What else we do in Garlinge Green
Landlord roof surveys around Garlinge Green
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For landlords with property near Chartham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Garlinge Green is about 4 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Garlinge Green can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Garlinge Green and the places around it.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Petham (1 mile south-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile north-west), Chartham (2 miles north) and Anvil Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east) and Whitstable (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Garlinge Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Broadham Down. The closest station to Garlinge Green is Chartham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.9 miles north-east) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Garlinge Green
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Garlinge Green?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Living close to Broadham Down is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What experience they bring
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Useful tips for Garlinge Green property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Garlinge Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.