Kent · London and the South East
Palm Bay Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Palm Bay, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Landlord roof survey in Palm Bay
We survey let and shared roofs in Palm Bay and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Palm Bay, 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 frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, 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.
- Place
- Palm Bay (CT9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Palm Bay, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
If you’re 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.
Advice
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Common questions in Palm Bay
Is Palm Bay within the area you cover?
Yes. Palm Bay is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Palm Bay, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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 long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Palm Bay
Palm Bay is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Palm Bay has a long history of building, with Quex Park about 4.3 miles south-west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building like Palm Bay Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Margate station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. The streets around a church such as St Philip are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. Palm Bay is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Palm Bay. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across CT9 for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue. Other places close to Palm Bay include Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Around Palm Bay
In Palm Bay, that means homes and buildings near Hartsdown Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Margate station, about 1.8 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.5 miles south) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Palm Bay
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
What affects the price in Palm Bay
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- When you need the report by
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.