Kent · London and the South East
Waldershare Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Waldershare, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Waldershare
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. We’re frequently asked to look into ceiling stains reported by tenants and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs often 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Waldershare (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Waldershare homes and their roofs
Goodnestone Park, about 4 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Waldershare. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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 frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Shepherds Well station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Pancras, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Anyone responsible for a site like Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Waldershare gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Kent coverage includes Waldershare. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Waldershare include Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Waldershare
Typical jobs here are in homes near The White Horse pub, among other places. The closest station to Waldershare is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
Also near Waldershare
Also in Waldershare
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Questions from Waldershare
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Shepherds Well station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Waldershare?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Waldershare can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Waldershare can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Waldershare
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Package prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
See our cost guide and two real surveys.