Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Richborough Port
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Richborough Port and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
How a landlord roof survey works in Richborough Port
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 over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are mortar falling from ridges and verges and standing water on a flat roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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
- Richborough Port (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Richborough Port, 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 let us know 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Richborough Port
Richborough Port is within about 2 miles of the coast, 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Sir Roger Manwood's School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Thanet Parkway station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Richborough Port is about 4 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Richborough Port can all book landlord roof surveys. Our Kent coverage includes Richborough Port and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT13 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Richborough Port, we cover Ebbsfleet (1 mile north), Sevenscore (2 miles north), Cliffs End (2 miles north-east), Way (2 miles north) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Richborough Port
Around Richborough Port, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.8 miles north. A little further out are Ramsgate General Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and White Mill (2.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Why act early in Richborough Port
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older and listed buildings around Richborough Port may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Clear package prices, including VAT
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Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we are asked to look at in Richborough Port
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it’s hard to know what the roof needs or when.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Homes near green spaces such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Richborough Port questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Thanet Parkway station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Richborough Port listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Is Richborough Port in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Richborough Port and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey, 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 if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.