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Shatterling Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Shatterling, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Shatterling
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof survey in Shatterling
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most frequently book us about leaking joints at party walls and cracked or lifting flashings.
In a small place like Shatterling, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shatterling (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Shatterling
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Cracked or lifting flashings
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Shatterling: your questions answered
Is Shatterling within the area you cover?
Yes, Shatterling is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Adisham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Shatterling?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Shatterling, 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. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a small place like Shatterling, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Shatterling
The wider area around Shatterling has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 2.5 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Anyone responsible for a site like Wingham Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Shatterling is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you are in Shatterling, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Shatterling. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT3. We also cover Broomhill (1 mile west), Perry (1 mile north), Nash (1 mile north-east), Wingham (1 mile south-west) and Twitham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Shatterling
In Shatterling, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Shatterling is Adisham station, about 3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.4 miles west). The countryside around Shatterling includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.