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Landlord roof survey in Loyterton, Kent
Landlord roof surveys across Loyterton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
About our landlord roof survey in Loyterton
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and missing or loose roof coverings.
Some older homes in villages like Loyterton are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Loyterton (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Loyterton
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Loyterton, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys around Loyterton
Loyterton is within about 4 miles of the coast, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.1 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Loyterton. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done. If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Loyterton is about 4 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Loyterton, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME9 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Tickham (1 mile north-east), Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (2 miles north) and Deerton Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
What’s near Loyterton
In Loyterton, that means homes and buildings near Doddington Place Gardens and Black Lion Public House. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Newnham Castle (1.5 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west).
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Why act early in Loyterton
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older cottages and farmhouses around Loyterton can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
FAQs for Loyterton
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Teynham station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Loyterton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.