Kent · London and the South East
Staplestreet Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Staplestreet from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
Local roofs in Staplestreet
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Staplestreet, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Staplestreet is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Staplestreet and the rest of Kent. Staplestreet is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME13. Streets in the area include Staple Street, Forge Farm Row and Staplestreet Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Staplestreet, we cover Slutshole (1 mile north-east), Hernhill (1 mile north-east), Goodnestone (1 mile north-west), Culmers (1 mile north) and Dargate (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Staplestreet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens and White Horse Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.2 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
About our landlord roof survey in Staplestreet
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about mortar falling from ridges and verges and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Staplestreet may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Staplestreet (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Staplestreet, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What else we do in Staplestreet
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Staplestreet
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Staplestreet questions
Is the coastal weather around Staplestreet hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you cover smaller places like Staplestreet?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How do I book a survey in Staplestreet?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll point you to the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, 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.
Why act early in Staplestreet
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Staplestreet can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
Why book with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Package prices that include VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Staplestreet, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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 photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.