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Landlord roof survey in Highstreet, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Highstreet and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys around Highstreet
Highstreet is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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 is 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 Whitstable station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Foxes Cross Bottom shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Highstreet is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Highstreet for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Highstreet.
Every address in ME13 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Thanet Way and Highstreet Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Highstreet include Waterham (1 mile west), Dargate (1 mile south-west), Seasalter (1 mile north), Hernhill (2 miles south-west) and Slutshole (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Highstreet
Around Highstreet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Foxes Cross Bottom. For rail, the closest station is Whitstable station, about 3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Highstreet includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Highstreet: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Highstreet are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Highstreet (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Highstreet
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Highstreet: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Highstreet, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
I let a flat near Whitstable station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you work in Highstreet?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Highstreet included.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Highstreet, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
What else we do in Highstreet
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Older cottages and farmhouses around Highstreet can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.