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Landlord Roof Survey in Knave's Ash
Landlord roof surveys in Knave's Ash, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof survey in Knave's Ash
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and leaking joints at party walls, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Knave's Ash 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Knave's Ash (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Knave's Ash
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Other services in Knave's Ash
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a small place like Knave's Ash, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Knave's Ash
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Knave's Ash needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Common questions in Knave's Ash
I let a flat near Herne Bay station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Knave's Ash is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you cover Knave's Ash for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Knave's Ash.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Knave's Ash
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Knave's Ash
Knave's Ash is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. Older houses across Kent often 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.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of the Holy Cross, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Herne Bay station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces such as Curtis Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Knave's Ash can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Knave's Ash is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Knave's Ash
In Knave's Ash, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood and Spires Academy and the streets around them. Knave's Ash’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.