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Landlord roof survey in Sutton, Kent
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Sutton? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Sutton and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Sutton
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Some older homes in villages like Sutton are 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Sutton (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Sutton
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Outbuildings and barns around Sutton are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Sutton
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Sutton
Also in Sutton
Landlord roof surveys in Sutton: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Sutton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. About 2.6 miles east lies Walmer Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Sutton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Sutton is about 3 miles south-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Sutton and the rest of Kent. Sutton is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT15 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Vale Road and Church Hill or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Sutton: East Studdal (1 mile west), Martin (1 mile south), Studdal (1 mile west), Ringwould (2 miles south-east) and West Langdon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north) and Broadstairs (12 miles north).
Near you in Sutton
For rail, the closest station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (4.9 miles south) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (3.2 miles north-east).
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Sutton, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sutton
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, 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.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Sutton
Do you cover smaller places like Sutton?
Yes. Sutton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Sutton, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
When to book a survey in Sutton
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you let a flat or house near Martin Mill station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report