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Landlord roof survey in Seasalter, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Seasalter, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Seasalter: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Seasalter is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Whitstable station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Landlord roof survey in Seasalter: what you get
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 safely be seen, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. We are often asked to look into mortar falling from ridges and verges and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Seasalter (CT5)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in Seasalter book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Seasalter. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Also near Seasalter
What else we do in Seasalter
Landlord roof surveys in Seasalter: local notes
Seasalter is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Joy Lane Primary Foundation School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park like Seasalter Levels, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Whitstable station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Seasalter is about 2 miles west of Whitstable, in Kent. We visit Seasalter as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Seasalter. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Eden Road, Allan Road and Church Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Highstreet (1 mile south), Waterham (2 miles south-west), Dargate (2 miles south), Graveney (3 miles south-west) and Hernhill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Faversham (5 miles south-west), Herne Bay (6 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Seasalter
Around Seasalter, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Jolly Sailor pub, The Whitstable School and Seasalter Levels and the streets around them. Seasalter’s nearest station is Whitstable station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tankerton Castle (2 miles north-east) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Seasalter needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Seasalter, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Seasalter, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book us in Seasalter
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Seasalter
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.