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Tankerton Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Tankerton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Tankerton
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most often book us about damaged pots and flaunching and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Around Tankerton, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Tankerton (CT5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tankerton: your questions answered
I let a flat near Whitstable station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Tankerton within the area you cover?
Yes, Tankerton is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Tankerton?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Tankerton
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Tankerton and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys around Tankerton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Tankerton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. 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. 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. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Whitstable station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Tankerton is about 1 mile north-east of Whitstable, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Tankerton. Across Kent, we cover Tankerton. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in CT5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets like Gann Road, Clare Road and Athol Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Swalecliffe (1 mile east), Chestfield (1 mile south-east), Whitstable (1 mile south-west), Radfall (2 miles south-east) and West End (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Faversham (8 miles south-west), Herne Bay (4 miles east) and Minster (11 miles west).
Landmarks near Tankerton
We work in homes and buildings around The Whitstable School and Monument Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Whitstable station, about 0.7 miles south-west. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Tankerton Castle (0.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Being in a smaller place like Tankerton doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Tankerton?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Anyone responsible for a site like St Mary's Catholic Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
Towns and villages near Tankerton
What else we do in Tankerton
Useful tips for Tankerton property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.