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Landlord roof survey in Rushenden, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Rushenden, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Rushenden
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Rushenden, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Queenborough station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Queenborough School and Nursery, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. In Rushenden, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the ME11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue, all of which we cover. Other places close to Rushenden include Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
Near you in Rushenden
Around Rushenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey and Old House at Home. Rushenden’s nearest station is Queenborough station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
Landlord roof survey in Rushenden: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Rushenden, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Rushenden (ME11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
What affects the price in Rushenden
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rushenden
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Rushenden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Rushenden
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Common questions in Rushenden
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Rushenden?
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 roofs for landlords with property near Queenborough station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.