Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Herne Bay, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Herne Bay. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
About our landlord roof survey in Herne Bay
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Herne Bay mixes older houses, often slate or clay tiled, with newer estates, many of them with concrete tiles. Older homes frequently keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Herne Bay (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Semi-detached and terraced homes in a town like Herne Bay often share a roof line with the neighbours, so we look at what can be seen of the shared parts from your side. It helps to know about previous repairs, leaks or recent work.
- 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 ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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What else we do in Herne Bay
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Herne Bay?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Herne Bay Junior School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Why act early in Herne Bay
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. On a house in a town like Herne Bay, wet loft insulation stops working and can stay damp for a long time. That adds to the bill long before the leak is obvious.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Herne Bay
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Prices that include VAT
FAQs for Herne Bay
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Herne Bay station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Herne Bay is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Do you use drones?
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). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is Herne Bay in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Herne Bay and the rest of Kent. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Landlord roof surveys around Herne Bay
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Herne Bay, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. If your home is older, it’s 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.
If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Curtis Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Herne Bay and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Herne Bay. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street. Being close to the A299 and B2205, Herne Bay is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Herne Bay include Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Herne Bay
We work in homes and buildings around Herne Bay High School, Queen's Head Public House and Curtis Wood, among other places. The closest station to Herne Bay is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Herne Bay
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.