Kent · London and the South East
Harbledown Landlord Roof Survey
Need a landlord roof survey in Harbledown? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Harbledown
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Harbledown, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Harbledown (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Harbledown
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords and agents in Harbledown book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Harbledown questions
Is Harbledown within the area you cover?
Yes, Harbledown is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Harbledown is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Harbledown
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Canterbury Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near St Michael and All Angels Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Harbledown is about 1 mile west of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Harbledown get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the CT2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Lanfranc Gardens, Mill Lane and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Harbledown: Rough Common (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile south-east), Thanington (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile west) and Canterbury (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Harbledown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Whitehall Meadows, St Edmund's School and The Monument Inn and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Thomas of Canterbury Church (1.2 miles east) and The Canterbury Academy (under half a mile south-east). The closest station to Harbledown is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles east. A little further out are Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (0.9 miles east) and Sidney Cooper Museum (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Harbledown
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
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.
Before you book anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Harbledown frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.