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Landlord roof survey in Bearsted, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Bearsted, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Bearsted
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Typical surveys look at worn ridges, hips and verges and chimney stacks in poor repair, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like Bearsted, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Bearsted (ME14, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bearsted
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like Bearsted, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Bearsted, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bearsted
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Bearsted
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bearsted station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Bearsted is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How do I book a survey in Bearsted?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Bearsted
With Stoneacre about 1.3 miles south, Bearsted sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Landlords with a home close to Bearsted station may find that 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 Holy Cross Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Shop and office owners around The Mall Maidstone may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Bearsted is about 2 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Bearsted and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Surveys in ME14 and ME15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like The Street, Tower Lane and Roseacre Lane. Other places close to Bearsted include Weavering (1 mile west), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Caring (1 mile south-east), Thurnham (1 mile north-east) and Willington (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bearsted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Mote Park, Valley Park School and The Kentish Yeoman pub. Bearsted has its own railway station: Bearsted station. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Give residents notice before a survey
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The property’s address and postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.