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Landlord Roof Survey in Teynham Street
Need a landlord roof survey in Teynham Street? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
About our landlord roof survey in Teynham Street
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. Typical surveys look at parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
In a small place like Teynham Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Teynham Street (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Teynham Street: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Teynham station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Teynham Street?
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.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Teynham Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlord roof surveys in Teynham Street: local notes
Teynham Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Teynham Street has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 4.8 miles south. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Teynham Street is about 3 miles north-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Teynham Street and the rest of Kent. Teynham Street is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Landlord roof surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Teynham Street, Marsh Lane and Conyer Road. We also cover the places around Teynham Street: Deerton Street (1 mile south), Conyer (1 mile north-west), Teynham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Teynham Street
The nearest railway station is Teynham station, roughly 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.4 miles west) and Castle Rough (3.3 miles north-west).
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. In a small place like Teynham Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we’re asked to look at in Teynham Street
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Take a building like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?