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Landlord roof survey in Northwood, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Northwood from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Northwood
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are gutters overflowing onto walls and loose ridge or hip tiles, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Around Northwood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Northwood (CT12, CT10, CT11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Places near Northwood
Other services in Northwood
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Northwood, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide and our case studies.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Northwood is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Northwood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Northwood?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For landlords with property near Ramsgate station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What experience they bring
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Northwood
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Northwood, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Northwood has a long history of building, with Quex Park about 3.6 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Westwood Cross, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Northwood is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Northwood. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in CT12, CT10 and CT11 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road, and we cover them all. With the A254 and A256 close by, Northwood is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Northwood: Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
What’s near Northwood
In Northwood, that means homes and buildings near The Derby Arms, The Charles Dickens School and The Royal Harbour Academy. The nearest railway station is Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
FAQs for Northwood
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Northwood?
Often, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Northwood is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How do I find out if my home in Northwood is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.