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Landlord Roof Survey in Heronden
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Heronden, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Heronden
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, 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. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and cracked or lifting flashings, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Heronden (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
Local roofs in Heronden
Historic houses like Goodnestone Park, about 2.7 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Heronden goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Eastry Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Sandwich station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Heronden and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Heronden and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Heronden, we cover Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Heronden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Five Bells pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Heronden
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Heronden, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Heronden: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Heronden 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.
Is Heronden within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.