Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Northbourne, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Northbourne, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Northbourne: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Northbourne and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Northbourne, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Northbourne (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Northbourne
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Northbourne, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Northbourne 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. The streets around a church such as Church of St Augustine are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Northbourne is about 2 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Northbourne for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Northbourne is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the CT14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Deal Road, Coulson Grove and Mill Lane. We also cover Marley (1 mile north), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-east), Finglesham (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile east) and Sholden (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (6 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Near you in Northbourne
In Northbourne, that means homes and buildings near Castle Community College, Hare & Hounds pub and Betteshanger Park, among other places. The closest station to Northbourne is Walmer station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Deal Castle (2.8 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Northbourne
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Trees in and around Betteshanger Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What the survey will not cover
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Why get it checked now?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Around Northbourne, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Northbourne
Will you come out to Northbourne?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northbourne, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Northbourne is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Northbourne often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.