Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Bilting, Kent
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Bilting from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bilting
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you are worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes alike.
In a small place like Bilting, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Bilting (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bilting
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Also in Bilting
FAQs for Bilting
Is my home in Bilting listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Is Bilting within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my roof has 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, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. If the loft space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Why act early in Bilting
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older and listed buildings around Bilting may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Bilting can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Bilting?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Take an older house close to Church of St Lawrence: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
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 gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Bilting
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wye School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bilting gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Bilting. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN25 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Landmarks near Bilting
Around Bilting, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Godmersham Park. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1.7 miles south. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).