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Landlord Roof Survey in Seaton
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Seaton, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Seaton
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and loose ridge or hip tiles, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Seaton, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Seaton (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Seaton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Around Seaton, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Seaton?
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their insurance cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- When you will get the report
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Seaton
Goodnestone Park, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Seaton. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Bekesbourne station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Andrew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Seaton is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Seaton, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Seaton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT3. We also cover the places around Seaton: Wickhambreaux (1 mile west), Ickham (1 mile south-west), Bramling (1 mile south), Littlebourne (1 mile south-west) and Bekesbourne (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Seaton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Rose Inn. Seaton’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles west).
Questions from Seaton
Is my home in Seaton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Bekesbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I book a survey in Seaton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Also in Seaton
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Seaton
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Seaton, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.