Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Pett Bottom
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Pett Bottom, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Pett Bottom
We survey let and shared roofs in Pett Bottom and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Somewhere as small as Pett Bottom, 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 often old. 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 frequently need the most attention.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Pett Bottom (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Pett Bottom
Will you come out to Pett Bottom?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Pett Bottom listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
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Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Pett Bottom can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Pett Bottom
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Local roofs in Pett Bottom
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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.
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Pett Bottom is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Pett Bottom and the rest of Kent. Pett Bottom is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Every address in CT4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Pett Bottom Road and School Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Pett Bottom: Lower Hardres (1 mile north-west), Upper Hardres (1 mile south-west), Street End (1 mile north-west), Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south) and Nackington (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Around Pett Bottom
In Pett Bottom, that means homes and buildings near The Duck pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (3.4 miles north) and Rupert Bear Museum (3.5 miles north).
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.