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Landlord roof survey in Sturry, Kent
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Sturry, with photographs and a written report.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Sturry: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Sturry, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Sturry (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Sturry
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
FAQs for Sturry
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sturry?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the coastal weather around Sturry hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Sturry is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Sturry?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you cover Sturry?
Yes. We cover Sturry and the rest of Kent. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Landlord roof surveys in Sturry: local notes
Sturry is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Chequer's Wood and Old Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you let a flat or house near Sturry station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sturry. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Here we cover the CT2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Park View and Link Road and the roads around them. We also cover Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Around Sturry
Around Sturry, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Chequer's Wood and Old Park and The Swan Inn and the streets around them. Sturry has its own railway station: Sturry station. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Useful tips for Sturry property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How it works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a survey in Sturry, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
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What we’re asked to look at in Sturry
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sturry
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sturry. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.