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Landlord roof survey in Hales Place, Kent
Landlord roof surveys across Hales Place, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlord roof survey in Hales Place: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about ceiling stains reported by tenants and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Hales Place, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Hales Place (CT2, CT1)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we’re asked to look at in Hales Place
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
For businesses in and around places like Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Hales Place, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Questions from Hales Place
Can a landlord with a rental near Canterbury West station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hales Place?
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.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Is Hales Place in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hales Place and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Why act early in Hales Place
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hales Place is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hales Place
- 98% of clients satisfied
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Hales Place homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Hales Place, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If you own a rental within reach of Canterbury West station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Stephen: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hales Place across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT2 and CT1. You’ll find streets like Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Hales Place, we cover Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hales Place
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Archbishop's School, St Thomas of Canterbury Church and St Edmund's School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (within half a mile south) and Bus Company Island (0.8 miles south). The nearest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Hales Place includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.