Kent · London and the South East
Biddenden Green Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Biddenden Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Biddenden Green
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and worn ridges, hips and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses alike.
Somewhere as small as Biddenden Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Biddenden Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Around Biddenden Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% of customers satisfied
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Landlord roof surveys around Biddenden Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Pluckley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Biddenden Green is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Biddenden Green and nearby. Biddenden Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN27 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Lewd Lane and Pluckley Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Smarden (1 mile south-west), Smarden Bell (1 mile west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (2 miles south-west) and Southernden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Biddenden Green
In Biddenden Green, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.1 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (3.8 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Biddenden Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What affects the price in Biddenden Green
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
What we’re asked to look at in Biddenden Green
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
Take a building like Smarden Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
Common questions in Biddenden Green
Can a landlord with a rental near Pluckley station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Biddenden Green?
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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you work in Biddenden Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Biddenden Green.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.