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Landlord Roof Survey in Old Romney
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Old Romney, with photos and a written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Old Romney
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We are frequently asked to look into blocked gutters over flats and chimney stacks in poor repair, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Old Romney may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Old Romney (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Old Romney
Old Romney lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, while driving rain finds any gap. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Clement, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Marsh Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Old Romney is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Old Romney for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Old Romney and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the TN29 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Old Romney include Ivychurch (2 miles north), New Romney (2 miles east), Brenzett (2 miles north-west), Lydd (3 miles south) and Brookland (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles north-west) and Cheriton (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Old Romney
Old Romney’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Romney 'castle' (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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What else we do in Old Romney
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Old Romney, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- 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
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Common questions in Old Romney
Is Old Romney within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Old Romney, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords and agents in Old Romney book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.