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Temple Ewell Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Temple Ewell, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Temple Ewell: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Temple Ewell may be 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 frequently 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’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- When you need the report by
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For an older or listed building in a place like Temple Ewell, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Temple Ewell
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- A written report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Temple Ewell
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Temple Ewell?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Temple Ewell?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Who usually books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We will give you an idea when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Temple Ewell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Kearsney station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Temple Ewell can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the CT16 and CT17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Temple Ewell
Around Temple Ewell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Dover Christ Church Academy, Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House and Old Park Hill, among other places. Temple Ewell has its own railway station: Kearsney station. Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Temple Ewell includes Dover Western Heights.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs