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Landlord roof survey in Martin Mill, Kent
Landlord roof surveys around Martin Mill, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Martin Mill
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Martin Mill, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Martin Mill (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Common questions in Martin Mill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Martin Mill station?
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.
How do I find out if my home in Martin Mill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Martin Mill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Common roof problems in Martin Mill
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Langdon Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why it is worth a survey now in Martin Mill
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Older cottages and farmhouses around Martin Mill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Martin Mill homes and their roofs
Martin Mill is within about 2 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, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Kent frequently 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.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Augustine are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Martin Mill station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Martin Mill is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. If you’re in Martin Mill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Martin Mill and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT15. We cover properties on Station Road, Barley Close and Lucerne Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Martin (1 mile north-west), East Langdon (1 mile west), West Cliffe (1 mile south), West Langdon (1 mile north-west) and Ringwould (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Martin Mill
We work in homes and buildings around Duke of York's Royal Military School and The Lantern Inn and the streets around them. Martin Mill has its own railway station: Martin Mill station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Dover Castle (3.1 miles south). Open spaces near Martin Mill include Dover Western Heights.
Also near Martin Mill
What else we do in Martin Mill
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Martin Mill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof 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.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Martin Mill property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- 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.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.