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Landlord roof survey in Whitehill, Kent
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Whitehill and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Whitehill
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey shared roofs, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about standing water on a flat roof and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Whitehill are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Location
- Whitehill (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Whitehill
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Whitehill, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around Whitehill has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 2.4 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ospringe Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Whitehill is about 1 mile south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in Whitehill, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Whitehill is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Brogdale Road and Eastling Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Brogdale (1 mile west), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Whitehill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Maison Dieu pub and The Abbey School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 1 mile north-east. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.4 miles west).
Also in Whitehill
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Whitehill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
FAQs for Whitehill
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Whitehill, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
How do I find out if my home in Whitehill is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
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.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Whitehill
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Whitehill
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
The streets around a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their report turnaround times
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Whitehill
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Whitehill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.