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Landlord roof survey in Patrixbourne, Kent
Need a landlord roof survey in Patrixbourne? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Patrixbourne?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
Landlord roof survey in Patrixbourne
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We are often asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and missing or loose roof coverings, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Patrixbourne, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Patrixbourne (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Patrixbourne: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Patrixbourne goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Bridge and Patrixbourne 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. For businesses in and around places like Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Patrixbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Patrixbourne gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
All of CT4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Station Road and St Mary's Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north), Bekesbourne (1 mile east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (2 miles south) and Littlebourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Patrixbourne
Around Patrixbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bridge Arms and St. Anselm's Catholic School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Canterbury Castle (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Patrixbourne
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Patrixbourne, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
If you are 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
What affects the price in Patrixbourne
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Patrixbourne
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bekesbourne station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Patrixbourne is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a 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.
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.
How do I book a survey in Patrixbourne?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What we cannot see
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats