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Landlord Roof Survey in Littlestone-on-Sea
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Littlestone-on-Sea? You can book a landlord roof survey in Littlestone-on-Sea and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
What we are asked to look at in Littlestone-on-Sea
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Landlord roof survey in Littlestone-on-Sea: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across blocks of flats, shared roofs 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Where
- Littlestone-on-Sea (TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Littlestone-on-Sea questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Littlestone-on-Sea, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Littlestone-on-Sea is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Will you come out to Littlestone-on-Sea?
Yes. Littlestone-on-Sea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How do I book a survey in Littlestone-on-Sea?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We will confirm what we need when booking.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Once you know what you need, call 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.
Nearby places to Littlestone-on-Sea
Other services in Littlestone-on-Sea
Local roofs in Littlestone-on-Sea
Littlestone-on-Sea lies within about 1 mile of the sea, 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like The Marsh Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around Romney Warren Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Littlestone-on-Sea is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Littlestone-on-Sea get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN28. You’ll find streets such as Blenheim Road, St Nicholas Road and St Andrew's Road. Littlestone-on-Sea sits on or near the B2071, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Littlestone-on-Sea: Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south), New Romney (1 mile west), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north-west) and Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Around Littlestone-on-Sea
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, Captain Howey Hotel and Romney Warren Country Park. Nearby you’ll also find Lydd Town Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (3 miles west). Open spaces near Littlestone-on-Sea include Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
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
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Littlestone-on-Sea, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.