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Landlord roof survey in Addington, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Addington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Addington: what you get
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and damaged pots and flaunching.
In a village or hamlet like Addington, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Addington (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Addington homes and their roofs
With Old Soar Manor about 3.9 miles south-west, Addington sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For landlords with property near West Malling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building such as Offham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Addington and nearby. Addington is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME19. We cover properties on London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Addington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Angel Inn, The Malling School and Manor Park Country Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Addington is West Malling station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Addington needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
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Towns and villages near Addington
What else we do in Addington
Landlord and commercial surveys in Addington
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common roof problems in Addington
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Common reasons to book include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Homes near green spaces such as Manor Park Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Addington: your questions answered
Is my home in Addington listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near West Malling station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What this survey can’t tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Addington
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks