Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ratling
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ratling. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
About our landlord roof survey in Ratling
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Ratling, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Ratling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Common roof problems in Ratling
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Adisham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Landlord roof surveys in Ratling: local notes
The wider area around Ratling has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 1 mile north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Ratling for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Ratling
Ratling’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Common questions in Ratling
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Adisham station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Ratling within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Ratling?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Ratling, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.