Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Old Tree, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Old Tree. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
How a landlord roof survey works in Old Tree
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding or splits on flat roofs and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Older buildings in small places like Old Tree 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Old Tree (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Old Tree homes and their roofs
Old Tree lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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 the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hoath Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Trees in and around Curtis Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Roofs in Old Tree get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Old Tree is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Landlord roof surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Old Tree, we cover Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Around Old Tree
Typical jobs here are in homes near Curtis Wood and Spires Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Old Tree is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Old Tree
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Old Tree?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Old Tree is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
I let a flat near Herne Bay station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What we are asked to look at in Old Tree
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Towns and villages near Old Tree
What else we do in Old Tree
The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Old Tree, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Old Tree
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What affects the price in Old Tree
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Old Tree
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For older village homes like those around Old Tree, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.