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Landlord Roof Survey in Bean
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bean, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Bean
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away, across blocks of flats, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Bean may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Bean (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Bean
Can a landlord with a rental near Greenhithe for Bluewater station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bean?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Bean?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Bean, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
Local roofs in Bean
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Bean, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Landlords with a home close to Greenhithe for Bluewater station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park like Beacon Wood Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. We survey roofs in Bean and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Every address in DA2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road and the roads around them. Bean is on the B255, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Bean: Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Bean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Beacon Wood Country Park, The Ebbsfleet Academy and The Black Horse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north. A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). For a walk, there is Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys frequently let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. In a small place like Bean, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Bean
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bean
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.