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Landlord roof survey in Manston, Kent
Landlord roof surveys around Manston, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
About our landlord roof survey in Manston
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you’re worried about missing or loose roof coverings and leaking joints at party walls, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats alike.
In a small place like Manston, many roofs stand in the open, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Manston (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Manston, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Also in Manston
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Landlords, agents and block managers in Manston
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time.
Manston: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Manston?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Thanet Parkway station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I book a survey in Manston?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Manston
Manston is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Living close to Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Newington Community Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. For businesses in and around places such as Westwood Cross, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We survey roofs in Manston and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Manston and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Near you in Manston
In Manston, that means homes and buildings near Lord of the Manor pub, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Royal Harbour Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Manston is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Manston include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Manston, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.