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Shorne Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Shorne and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Around Shorne, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Shorne
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof survey in Shorne
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaks into upper flats, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Shorne, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Shorne (DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Shorne
What else we do in Shorne
Questions from Shorne
Will you come out to Shorne?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Higham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How do I book a survey in Shorne?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will point you to the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Common roof problems in Shorne
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Cobham College lies about 2.3 miles south-west, so building around Shorne goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you will get the report
- Whether VAT is added on top
What affects the price in Shorne
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Shorne can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shorne
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shorne. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlord roof surveys in Shorne: local notes
Shorne is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Shorne Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We survey roofs in Shorne across London and South East England. Shorne is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Landlord roof surveys in DA12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green. If you’re just outside Shorne, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Shorne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rose and Crown pub, Shorne Woods Country Park and Thamesview School and the streets around them. Shorne’s nearest station is Higham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shorne include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.