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Landlord Roof Survey in Badlesmere
Need a landlord roof survey in Badlesmere? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Badlesmere
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Badlesmere are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Badlesmere
About 1.9 miles north-west lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Badlesmere has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Selling station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Sheldwich Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. Wherever you are in Badlesmere, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Near you in Badlesmere
We work in homes and buildings around Red Lion pub. The closest station to Badlesmere is Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Also near Badlesmere
Also in Badlesmere
Landlords, agents and block managers in Badlesmere
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Badlesmere, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Common roof problems in Badlesmere
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
If you live in an older home near Church of St Leonard, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs
Common questions in Badlesmere
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Badlesmere?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Badlesmere?
Yes, Badlesmere is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.