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Landlord roof survey in Westbere, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Westbere.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Westbere
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are slipped or missing slates and tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
In a small place like Westbere, many roofs stand in the open, 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Westbere (CT2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Westbere
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Outbuildings and barns around Westbere are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Westbere
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlord roof surveys in Westbere: local notes
Westbere lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of All Saints, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Westbere and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Westbere and the places around it.
Surveys in CT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Westbere include Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Westbere
We work in homes and buildings around Hersden Village Primary School, Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn and Frank Montgomery School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is West Blean and Thornden Woods.
When to book a survey in Westbere
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlords with a home close to Sturry station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- When you’ll get the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the price includes VAT
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Westbere, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- 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
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Westbere: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Westbere?
Yes, Westbere is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westbere?
It can do. Westbere is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- File each roof report for future reference
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.