Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Stodmarsh, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stodmarsh.
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
About our landlord roof survey in Stodmarsh
We survey let and shared roofs in Stodmarsh and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Stodmarsh are 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. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Stodmarsh (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Stodmarsh: local notes
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 4.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Stodmarsh goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you look after a building like Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Sturry station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park like Grove Ferry Picnic Area, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether the building in Stodmarsh is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Stodmarsh is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT3. Other places close to Stodmarsh include Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
What’s near Stodmarsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion pub, Spires Academy and Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. Stodmarsh’s nearest station is Sturry station, roughly 2.6 miles west. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Stodmarsh includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
For a price for your roof in Stodmarsh, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building 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
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Stodmarsh
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Stodmarsh, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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Why act early in Stodmarsh
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For an older or listed building in a place like Stodmarsh, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Stodmarsh
Can a landlord with a rental near Sturry station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Will you come out to Stodmarsh?
Yes, Stodmarsh is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.