Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Westwood from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Westwood: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about ceiling stains reported by tenants and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Somewhere as small as Westwood, 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Westwood (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Westwood
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older and listed buildings around Westwood may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- A written report with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Towns and villages near Westwood
What else we do in Westwood
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Westwood
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you live near a park like Jumping Downs, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will the report include photos?
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Westwood
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Westwood has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 4.9 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Bekesbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Westwood is about 5 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Westwood is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Westwood and the places around it.
Every address in CT4 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Westwood include Marley (1 mile east), Heart's Delight (2 miles east), Bishopsbourne (2 miles north-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east) and Derringstone (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Westwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jumping Downs and the streets around them. Westwood’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (5 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north).
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Westwood, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
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.
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For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Westwood. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Westwood questions
Is my home in Westwood listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Will you come out to Westwood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.