Kent · London and the South East
Stuppington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Stuppington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Checking the roof from the ground
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Landlord roof survey in Stuppington: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Stuppington (CT1, CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Stuppington
Other services in Stuppington
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stuppington and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Stuppington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys around Stuppington
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
If you own a rental within reach of Canterbury East station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Stuppington is about 1 mile south of Wincheap, in Kent. Stuppington gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Stuppington and the places around it.
Landlord roof surveys in CT1 and CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Merton Lane, Hollow Lane and New House Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Stuppington: Thanington (1 mile north-west), Wincheap (1 mile north), Nackington (1 mile south-east), Street End (1 mile south-east) and Canterbury (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Whitstable (7 miles north), Deal (14 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Stuppington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wincheap Foundation Primary School, St. Anselm's Catholic School and Whitehall Meadows, among other places. The closest station to Stuppington is Canterbury East station, about 1 mile north. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (1.1 miles north) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Stuppington include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in Stuppington
I let a flat near Canterbury East station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is my home in Stuppington listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is Stuppington in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Stuppington.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Common roof problems in Stuppington
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Take a building like Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Stuppington
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.