Kent · London and the South East
Aylesford Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Aylesford? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Aylesford and across Kent.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aylesford
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and ceiling stains reported by tenants, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Aylesford drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Aylesford (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a smaller place like Aylesford, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Aylesford
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
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Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Deal with urgent items first
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Aylesford questions
I let a flat near Aylesford station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Aylesford?
Yes. Aylesford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Aylesford homes and their roofs
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Starkey Castle, about 4.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Aylesford. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Aylesford Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Aylesford Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Aylesford station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Aylesford, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Landlord roof surveys in ME20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Hall Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Aylesford: Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Aylesford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aylesford School, The Chequers pub and Ditton Quarry, among other places. Aylesford has its own railway station: Aylesford station. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aylesford include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Aylesford, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.