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Landlord roof survey in Martin, Kent
Landlord roof surveys across Martin, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Martin
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 photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed choked outlets and gutters and flashings that have come away, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Martin, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Martin (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Landlord roof surveys around Martin
Martin is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Martin has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 3 miles north-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Martin Mill station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Augustine, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Langdon Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Bookings from Martin are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Martin and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Martin
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lantern Inn and Duke of York's Royal Military School and the streets around them. Martin has its own railway station: Martin Mill station. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights.
Common questions in Martin
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Martin?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can a landlord with a rental near Martin Mill station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s 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 inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you cover Martin for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Martin and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Martin, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- File each roof report for future reference
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Martin
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Martin
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. For older village homes like those around Martin, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.