Kent · London and the South East
Sheldwich Lees Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Sheldwich Lees from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlord roof survey in Sheldwich Lees
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sheldwich Lees
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sheldwich Lees. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Sheldwich Lees
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you look after a building such as Sheldwich Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Is Sheldwich Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, Sheldwich Lees is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Is my home in Sheldwich Lees listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
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 to keep your plan up to date.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Landlord roof surveys in Sheldwich Lees: local notes
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 1.7 miles west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Sheldwich Lees has been built on. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Selling station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sheldwich Lees, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Sheldwich Lees is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Sheldwich Lees
The nearest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.4 miles east. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Sheldwich Lees, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Sheldwich Lees
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses