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Landlord roof survey in Boxley, Kent
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Boxley and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Older cottages and farmhouses around Boxley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof survey in Boxley
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 where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Boxley (ME14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Boxley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords and letting agents in Boxley book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Nearby places to Boxley
What else we do in Boxley
Boxley questions
Do you cover smaller places like Boxley?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Maidstone East station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How do I book a survey in Boxley?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Useful tips for Boxley property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Boxley needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Boxley homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Boxley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. The streets around a church such as St Mary's and All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Boxley and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Boxley.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME14. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way. Other places close to Boxley include Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Boxley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Valley Park School, The King's Arms and The Larches. The closest station to Boxley is Maidstone East station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Boxley
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you live near a park like The Larches, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before you book anyone
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover