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Hunters Forstal Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Hunters Forstal and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
About our landlord roof survey in Hunters Forstal
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey rented houses, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Some older homes in villages like Hunters Forstal 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hunters Forstal
How do I find out if my home in Hunters Forstal is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hunters Forstal?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
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 as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
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Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. For older village homes like those around Hunters Forstal, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Hunters Forstal frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hunters Forstal
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Hunters Forstal
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Hunters Forstal homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Hunters Forstal, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 the council is the place to ask.
Landlords with a home close to Herne Bay station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces such as Curtis Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hunters Forstal, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Hunters Forstal and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in CT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hunters Forstal
Typical jobs here are in homes near Herne Bay High School, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Curtis Wood. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.