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Landlord Roof Survey in Newingreen
Independent landlord roof surveys in Newingreen. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
About our landlord roof survey in Newingreen
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged pots and flaunching and blocked gutters over flats.
Some older homes in villages like Newingreen are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Newingreen (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Newingreen
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Trees in and around Sandling Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Newingreen
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Newingreen?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Newingreen is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Do you cover smaller places like Newingreen?
Yes, Newingreen is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Newingreen often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Newingreen, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Newingreen
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Newingreen
Newingreen is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live in an older home near Pedlinge Chapel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Lympne Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Newingreen is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in Newingreen get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Newingreen is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across CT21 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Stone Street and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Newingreen, we cover Westenhanger (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile south-west), Lympne (1 mile south-west), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Near you in Newingreen
We work in homes and buildings around The Royal Oak Public House, Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Sandling Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Newingreen include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs