Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hersden, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hersden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hersden
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Hersden, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building like Hersden Village Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hersden, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT3. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hersden
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Frank Montgomery School, Spires Academy and Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn, among other places. The closest station to Hersden is Sturry station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hersden include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hersden
We survey let and shared roofs in Hersden and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a report with photographs. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and leaking joints at party walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Hersden, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Hersden (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
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 an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Being in a smaller place like Hersden doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hersden
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlords with a home close to Sturry station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- When you’ll get the report
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hersden
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hersden, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Hersden within the area you cover?
Yes, Hersden is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Hersden?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Around Hersden, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
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What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
- When you need the report by
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.