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Landlord roof survey in Sandling, Kent
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Sandling? You can book a landlord roof survey in Sandling and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
What we cannot see
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sandling
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaking joints at party walls.
Older buildings in small places like Sandling may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Sandling (CT21)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Sandling property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Local roofs in Sandling
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Sandling, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brockhill Park Performing Arts College will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Trees in and around Brockhill Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Bookings from Sandling are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT21 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Around Sandling
Around Sandling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Augustine's Catholic Primary School and Brockhill Country Park, among other places. There is a railway station in Sandling itself: Sandling station. Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Sandling includes Tolsford Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Sandling
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Also near Sandling
What else we do in Sandling
FAQs for Sandling
Is the coastal weather around Sandling hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
I let a flat near Sandling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Sandling
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sandling, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Sandling can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.