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Landlord Roof Survey in Radfall
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Radfall from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How a landlord roof survey works in Radfall
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and converted houses, and people most often book us about damaged pots and flaunching and leaks into upper flats.
Older buildings in small places like Radfall 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Radfall (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Radfall
What else we do in Radfall
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- File each roof report for future reference
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
When to book a survey in Radfall
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Whitstable School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Radfall can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Advice
Radfall homes and their roofs
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Radfall, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Chestfield & Swalecliffe station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Radfall is about 2 miles south-east of Whitstable, in Kent. If you’re in Radfall, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Radfall.
Surveys in CT5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Radfall Road, Broomfield Gate and Dukeswood. Close by, we survey roofs in Chestfield (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east), Swalecliffe (2 miles north), Whitstable (2 miles north-west) and Tankerton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south), Margate (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Ramsgate (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles west) and Herne Bay (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Radfall
The nearest railway station is Chestfield & Swalecliffe station, roughly 1.5 miles north. A little further out are Tankerton Castle (2.3 miles north-west) and Sidney Cooper Museum (4 miles south). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
FAQs for Radfall
Is my home in Radfall listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chestfield & Swalecliffe station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Radfall?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.