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Birling Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Birling, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Birling
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We’re often asked to look into damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and flashings that have come away, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Birling are 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Birling (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What else we do in Birling
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Birling
About 3.9 miles north-east lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Birling has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to West Malling station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building like Ryarsh Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Birling is about 6 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Bookings from Birling are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME19. We cover properties on Ryarsh Road, Masters Lane and Bull Road and the roads around them. We also cover Paddlesworth (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile south-east), Lunsford (1 mile east), Snodland (2 miles north-east) and Larkfield (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Around Birling
We work in homes and buildings around The Holmesdale School, The Duke Of Wellington Public House and Leybourne Lakes Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is 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 about 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Birling can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Birling: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near West Malling station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Birling is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs