Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Waltham, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Waltham, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Questions from Waltham
Is Waltham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Waltham is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
About our landlord roof survey in Waltham
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Some older homes in villages like Waltham 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Waltham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Waltham
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Waltham
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Bartholomew, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Chilham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Waltham, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Waltham is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT4. That includes homes and businesses on Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Waltham include Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Waltham
We work in homes and buildings around Compasses Inn. The closest station to Waltham is Chilham station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you get in touch:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Waltham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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 ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Read more
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
You receive a report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Waltham, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Waltham
- An independent view of the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.