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Landlord roof survey in Tilmanstone, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Tilmanstone, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof survey in Tilmanstone: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Tilmanstone and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you are worried about damaged pots and flaunching and ponding or splits on flat roofs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Tilmanstone are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Tilmanstone (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Tilmanstone, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, tell us about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Questions from Tilmanstone
Is my home in Tilmanstone listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Shepherds Well station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
How do I book a survey in Tilmanstone?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
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 we’ll say so.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Tilmanstone
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Landlord roof surveys around Tilmanstone
Goodnestone Park, about 3.5 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tilmanstone. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Tilmanstone is about 4 miles west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Tilmanstone and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT14. We cover properties on Upper Street, Vicarage Lane and Chapel Road. We also cover the places around Tilmanstone: Elvington (2 miles west), Heronden (2 miles north), Chillenden (2 miles north-west), Barfrestone (2 miles west) and Hammill Park (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles south), Folkestone (11 miles south-west), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Around Tilmanstone
The closest station to Tilmanstone is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Deal Castle (4.7 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (5.7 miles south).