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Landlord Roof Survey in Bowmans
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bowmans, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Tell tenants when we are coming
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
About our landlord roof survey in Bowmans
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We are often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, across converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses.
Around Bowmans, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Bowmans (DA1, DA2, DA5)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Bowmans
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.1 miles north-west, Bowmans sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wentworth Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces like Dartford Heath can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Bowmans and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Bowmans is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. London is in our area too.
All of DA1, DA2 and DA5 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road and the roads around them. Bowmans is on the A2018, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Bowmans
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, Bird in Hand pub and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School. The nearest railway station is Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4.1 miles east) and West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Being in a smaller place like Bowmans doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. With lower homes, common in places like Bowmans, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Bowmans
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Bowmans questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Crayford station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bowmans?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.