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Landlord roof survey in Sheldwich, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Sheldwich from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
What affects the price in Sheldwich
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How a landlord roof survey works in Sheldwich
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Typical surveys look at missing or loose roof coverings and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Sheldwich are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Sheldwich
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Selling station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sheldwich?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you work in Sheldwich?
Yes. We cover Sheldwich and the rest of Kent. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Sheldwich
Belmont House and Gardens, about 1.6 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Sheldwich. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St James: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Sheldwich is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Sheldwich is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
All of ME13 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Near you in Sheldwich
Around Sheldwich, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Abbey School. Sheldwich’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 2.6 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sheldwich
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
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 around your tenants.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Sheldwich
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sheldwich Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Towns and villages near Sheldwich
Other services in Sheldwich
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Sheldwich can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.