Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Teynham
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Teynham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof survey in Teynham: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Teynham and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Teynham, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Teynham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Teynham, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Teynham
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Teynham homes and their roofs
Teynham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Belmont House and Gardens lies about 4.4 miles south-east, so building around Teynham goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Teynham is about 3 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Roofs in Teynham get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Teynham is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the ME9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, London Road and Belle Friday Close. If you are just outside Teynham, we cover Teynham Street (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile east), Norton Ash (1 mile south-east), Lewson Street (1 mile south-east) and Tickham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Around Teynham
We work in homes and buildings around Sittingbourne Community College and The Dover Castle pub. There’s a railway station in Teynham itself: Teynham station. Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (2.8 miles west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.7 miles west).
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Teynham
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the survey won’t cover
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Teynham
Will you come out to Teynham?
Yes. Teynham is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Teynham?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.