Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hollow Street
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Hollow Street, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hollow Street
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
Take a building like Chislet Church of England Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- When you will get the report
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
About our landlord roof survey in Hollow Street
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, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We are often asked to look into damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged pots and flaunching, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Hollow Street (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
FAQs for Hollow Street
Is the coastal weather around Hollow Street hard on roofs?
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.
Will you come out to Hollow Street?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Hollow Street?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Landlord roof surveys around Hollow Street
Hollow Street lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Living close to Grove Ferry Picnic Area is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hollow Street and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hollow Street: Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
What’s near Hollow Street
We work in homes and buildings around Grove Ferry Picnic Area and Spires Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What happens on the day
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Hollow Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. In a place like Hollow Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
You receive a report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollow Street
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.