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West Stourmouth Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in West Stourmouth, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Surveys for landlords and agents in West Stourmouth
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Landlord roof survey in West Stourmouth: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as West Stourmouth, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- West Stourmouth (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Stourmouth
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Minster station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around West Stourmouth, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I book a survey in West Stourmouth?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
Common roof problems in West Stourmouth
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Minster station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like West Stourmouth 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.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
More services for West Stourmouth
West Stourmouth homes and their roofs
West Stourmouth 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. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Preston Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near All Saints Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
West Stourmouth is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We visit West Stourmouth as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. West Stourmouth is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT3. We also cover East Stourmouth (1 mile east), Grove (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Sarre (1 mile north) and Upstreet (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east), Broadstairs (9 miles east) and Whitstable (9 miles west).
Around West Stourmouth
We work in homes and buildings around Grove Ferry Picnic Area and the streets around them. The closest station to West Stourmouth is Minster station, roughly 3.7 miles east of the centre. Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older and listed buildings around West Stourmouth may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.