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Landlord Roof Survey in Pedlinge
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Pedlinge, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Pedlinge frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Landlord roof survey in Pedlinge
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t 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. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Pedlinge, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Pedlinge (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Pedlinge
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Places near Pedlinge
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older cottages and farmhouses around Pedlinge can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Pedlinge
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you look after a building like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Pedlinge
Can a landlord with a rental near Sandling station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Pedlinge?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
How do I book a survey in Pedlinge?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Landlord roof surveys in Pedlinge: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Pedlinge, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Pedlinge has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 1.4 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Sandling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church like Pedlinge Chapel are often 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.
Pedlinge is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We visit Pedlinge as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Pedlinge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in CT21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Being close to the A261, Pedlinge is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. If you are just outside Pedlinge, we cover Sandling (1 mile north-east), Newingreen (1 mile north-west), Berwick (1 mile west), Saltwood (1 mile east) and Westenhanger (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Pedlinge
Around Pedlinge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, The Royal Oak Public House and Brockhill Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (1.3 miles east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tolsford Hill.