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St Margaret's at Cliffe Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in St Margaret's at Cliffe, with photos and a written report.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Common questions in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Martin Mill station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take 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 where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
About our landlord roof survey in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and blocked gutters over flats, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
In a smaller place like St Margaret's at Cliffe, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are usually where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- St Margaret's at Cliffe (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around St Margaret's at Cliffe, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
St Margaret's at Cliffe homes and their roofs
The coast is about 1 mile or less from St Margaret's at Cliffe, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. 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.
Historic houses such as Walmer Castle, about 3.5 miles north, show how far back building around St Margaret's at Cliffe goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Margaret, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Martin Mill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. St Margaret's at Cliffe is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes St Margaret's at Cliffe and the places around it. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across the CT15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Landmarks near St Margaret's at Cliffe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Duke of York's Royal Military School and The White Cliffs pub. The closest station to St Margaret's at Cliffe is Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Margaret's at Cliffe include Dover Western Heights.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. On a bungalow or cottage around St Margaret's at Cliffe, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.