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Landlord Roof Survey in Uplees
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Uplees and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Uplees?
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Homes near green spaces such as Oare Marshes can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What experience they bring
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Uplees
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and flashings that have come away.
Somewhere as small as Uplees, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Uplees (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Uplees
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
For a price for your roof in Uplees, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Useful tips for Uplees property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Uplees
Uplees is within about 1 mile of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Faversham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. Whether the building in Uplees is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME13. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Uplees
Around Uplees, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Three Mariners Inn and Oare Marshes and the streets around them. Uplees’s nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
Uplees: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Uplees?
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.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Uplees, take more of a battering?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Uplees is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you cover Uplees for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Uplees and the rest of Kent. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Uplees, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.