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Landlord Roof Survey in Sheerness
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sheerness. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. On a bungalow or cottage around Sheerness, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Sheerness
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof survey in Sheerness: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
In a smaller place like Sheerness, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Sheerness (ME12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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The survey, step by step
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a smaller place like Sheerness, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sheerness
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Sheerness, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Rose Street Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Landlords with a home close to Sheerness-On-Sea station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Sheerness is about 7 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Sheerness, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Sheerness. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in ME12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Granville Road and Millennium Way and the roads around them. With the A249 and A250 close by, Sheerness is easy for us to reach for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Blue Town (1 mile north-west), Halfway Houses (1 mile south-east), Queenborough (2 miles south), Rushenden (2 miles south-west) and Grain (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles south-east), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Davington (10 miles south-east), Foley Park (15 miles south-west) and Preston (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sheerness
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey, Barton's Point Coastal Park and The Crown pub and the streets around them. Sheerness has its own railway station: Sheerness-On-Sea station. Other landmarks nearby include Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities (under half a mile north).
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Sheerness: your questions answered
Is Sheerness within the area you cover?
Yes, Sheerness is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Sheerness?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Sheerness is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sheerness
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.