Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Anvil Green, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Anvil Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Why it’s worth a survey now in Anvil Green
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. Outbuildings and barns around Anvil Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
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.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
Landlord roof survey in Anvil Green
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Anvil Green may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Anvil Green (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Anvil Green, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Questions from Anvil Green
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chilham station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is my home in Anvil Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you work in Anvil Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Anvil Green included.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Anvil Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Anvil Green
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Chilham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Anvil Green is about 5 miles south-west of Wincheap, in Kent. Anvil Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Anvil Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We work across CT4 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Petham (2 miles north-east), Garlinge Green (2 miles north), Mystole (3 miles north), Upper Hardres (3 miles east) and Shalmsford Street (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (11 miles south-east) and Whitstable (10 miles north).
Near you in Anvil Green
We work in homes and buildings around Compasses Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chilham station, about 3.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (3.5 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.1 miles north-east).