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Landlord roof survey in Borden, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Borden and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaking joints at party walls
About our landlord roof survey in Borden
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Borden and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We are often asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and damp or stains in top-floor flats, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Borden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Borden (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Borden: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Borden, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For landlords with property near Sittingbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Borden is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street, Mountview and Homestead View, and we cover them all. We also cover Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
What’s near Borden
We work in homes and buildings around Westlands School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. Borden’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east).
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What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
What we do, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Borden, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Borden
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Why it’s worth a survey now in Borden
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Outbuildings and barns around Borden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Borden
Is Borden within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sittingbourne station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
When to book a survey in Borden
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
Homes near green spaces such as Cromers Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What happens after the report arrives