Kent · London and the South East
Shottenden Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Shottenden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Shottenden
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Shottenden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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 it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Shottenden (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Why act early in Shottenden
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Shottenden
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For landlords with property near Selling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Shottenden
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
FAQs for Shottenden
Is my home in Shottenden listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can a landlord with a rental near Selling station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Is Shottenden in your area?
Yes. Shottenden is part of the area we cover.
Places near Shottenden
Other services in Shottenden
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Shottenden 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 with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in Shottenden: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Shottenden goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Bookings from Shottenden are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Shottenden and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT4 for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shottenden
For rail, the closest station is Selling station, about 2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).