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Landlord Roof Survey in Barming Heath
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Barming Heath. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barming Heath
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. If you’ve noticed slipped or missing slates and tiles and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Where
- Barming Heath (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
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.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Barming Heath
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Common questions in Barming Heath
Is my home in Barming Heath 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.
I let a flat near East Farleigh station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Barming Heath?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
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How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Barming Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Barming Heath, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Local roofs in Barming Heath
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you let a flat or house near East Farleigh station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Homes near green spaces like Quarry Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Barming Heath is about 3 miles east of Kings Hill, in Kent. Wherever you are in Barming Heath, we can come and survey your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of ME16 and ME15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Lower Road, Church Lane and Tonbridge Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Barming Heath include Hoppers Corner (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), West Farleigh (1 mile south) and Teston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Barming Heath
Around Barming Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Quarry Wood, St Simon Stock Catholic School and The Bull Inn. The closest station to Barming Heath is East Farleigh station, about 1.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Fremlin Walk (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Barming Heath include Boxley Hills.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Why act early in Barming Heath
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Outbuildings and barns around Barming Heath are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Visits on any day of the week
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.