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Landlord roof survey in Waterham, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Waterham, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys around Waterham
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Waterham, 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. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Hernhill Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Whitstable station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces such as Seasalter Levels can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We survey roofs in Waterham and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Waterham and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in ME13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Waterham, we cover Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Around Waterham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Seasalter Levels, among other places. The closest station to Waterham is Whitstable station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Waterham
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Waterham (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
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 check the roof.
Waterham: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Waterham, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Waterham is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Waterham?
Yes, Waterham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease typically decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. For older village homes like those around Waterham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Waterham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents and landlords in Waterham book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Waterham. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.