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Landlord roof survey in Garlinge, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Garlinge from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Garlinge
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. 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’ll say what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are missing or loose roof coverings and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Around Garlinge, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Garlinge (CT9, CT8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Garlinge
Can a landlord with a rental near Margate station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Garlinge?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How do I book a survey in Garlinge?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Garlinge, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
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How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Garlinge
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlord roof surveys around Garlinge
Garlinge is within about 1 mile of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Quex Park about 1.7 miles south-west, Garlinge sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westwood Cross, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St James, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Garlinge Primary School and Nursery: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Bookings from Garlinge are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT9 and CT8 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road. We also cover the places around Garlinge: Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Garlinge
Around Garlinge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (2.2 miles south-east) and Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Garlinge
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.