Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in South Street, Kent
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in South Street from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around South Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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How a landlord roof survey works in South Street
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover South Street and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We are often asked to look into damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like South Street may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- South Street (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it’s worth a survey now in South Street
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Outbuildings and barns around South Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book us in South Street
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Local roofs in South Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from South Street, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. The wider area around South Street has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.4 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Living close to Mount Ephraim Gardens is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Anywhere in South Street, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Across Kent, we cover South Street. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME13 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include North Lane and South Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around South Street: Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Near you in South Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Sondes Arms. There’s a railway station in South Street itself: Selling station. Nearby you’ll also find Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
FAQs for South Street
I let a flat near Selling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in South Street is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in South Street?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Towns and villages near South Street
What else we do in South Street
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlords, agents and block managers in South Street
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in South Street. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.