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Landlord roof survey in Upper Harbledown, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Upper Harbledown and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Harbledown often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Harbledown
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are ceiling stains reported by tenants and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and rented houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Upper Harbledown (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Upper Harbledown
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
FAQs for Upper Harbledown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Upper Harbledown?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Harbledown?
Yes. Upper Harbledown 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 the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Landlord roof surveys around Upper Harbledown
Upper Harbledown lies within about 5 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, while driving rain finds any gap. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
If you run a business near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Trees in and around No Man's Orchard shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Upper Harbledown is about 2 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Upper Harbledown and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Upper Harbledown.
Every address in CT2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Roman Road, The Green and Limes Place. Other places close to Upper Harbledown include Rough Common (1 mile north-east), Harbledown (1 mile east), Chartham Hatch (1 mile south-west), Thanington (1 mile south-east) and Wincheap (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (5 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Around Upper Harbledown
In Upper Harbledown, that means homes and buildings near No Man's Orchard, The Canterbury Academy and The Dog and Bear pub. For rail, the closest station is Canterbury West station, roughly 1.8 miles east. A little further out are Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2 miles east). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Also near Upper Harbledown
What else we do in Upper Harbledown
Common roof problems in Upper Harbledown
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St. Gabriel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report