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Landlord Roof Survey in Sellindge
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Sellindge, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Sellindge
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sellindge
Sellindge lies within about 4 miles of the sea, 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, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sellindge Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Sellindge can all book landlord roof surveys. Across Kent, we cover Sellindge. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green, all of which we cover. Other places close to Sellindge include Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Around Sellindge
Sellindge’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
Before and after the survey
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
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What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
When to book a survey in Sellindge
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Westenhanger Castle lies about 1.4 miles south-east, so building around Sellindge goes back a long way. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
- How soon the report will arrive
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sellindge
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Sellindge, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Questions from Sellindge
Can a landlord with a rental near Westenhanger station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sellindge?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you work in Sellindge?
Yes. We survey roofs in Sellindge and the rest of Kent. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
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 are not right we will arrange another day with you.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.