Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Westmarsh
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Westmarsh, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
Why act early in Westmarsh
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
About our landlord roof survey in Westmarsh
We survey let and shared roofs in Westmarsh and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses.
In a village or hamlet like Westmarsh, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often 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 typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Westmarsh (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys around Westmarsh
Westmarsh lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Minster station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Westmarsh is about 7 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Surveys in Westmarsh work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Westmarsh is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in CT3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Westmarsh, we cover Ware (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west) and Monkton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Local landmarks in Westmarsh
In Westmarsh, that means homes and buildings near The Way Out Inn. The closest station to Westmarsh is Minster station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include White Mill (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Westmarsh questions
How do I find out if my home in Westmarsh is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Minster station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Westmarsh?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
With Goodnestone Park about 4.6 miles south-west, the area around Westmarsh has a long history. Older homes in the area may have roofs that need matching materials when work is done.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Westmarsh can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.