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Monkton Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Monkton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Landlord roof survey in Monkton: what you get
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Monkton, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Monkton (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Monkton
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Landlords and letting agents in Monkton book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Monkton, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Monkton
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Monkton, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How do I find out if my home in Monkton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Monkton
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you let a flat or house near Minster station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Useful tips for Monkton property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Monkton
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Monkton, 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, 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building such as Monkton Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Monkton is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CT12 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Monkton, we cover Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Near you in Monkton
For rail, the closest station is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Monkton can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.