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Sibertswold Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Sibertswold and across Kent.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Sibertswold
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most frequently book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Somewhere as small as Sibertswold, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Sibertswold (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- 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
Landlord roof surveys in Sibertswold: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.9 miles north lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Sibertswold has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Sibertswold (also: Shepherdswell) is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Sibertswold, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Landlord roof surveys in CT15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Hill Avenue and Eythorne Road. If you are just outside Sibertswold, we cover Halfway Street (1 mile south-west), Coldred (1 mile south-east), Waldershare (1 mile east), Eythorne (2 miles north-east) and Lydden (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Sibertswold
We work in homes and buildings around The Bricklayers' Arms. Sibertswold has its own railway station: Shepherds Well station. A little further out are Dover Transport Museum (3.6 miles south-east) and Buckland Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Sibertswold, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Sibertswold, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Questions from Sibertswold
Is my home in Sibertswold listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
I let a flat near Shepherds Well station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Sibertswold
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Sibertswold, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
When to book a survey in Sibertswold
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you let a flat or house near Shepherds Well station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT