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Landlord roof survey in Brandfold, Kent
Landlord roof surveys around Brandfold, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Brandfold, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord roof survey in Brandfold
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and leaks into upper flats.
In a village or hamlet like Brandfold, 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brandfold (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Brandfold
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How the survey changes by roof type
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.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
Common roof problems in Brandfold
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What experience they bring
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Common questions in Brandfold
Is my home in Brandfold listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Brandfold?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Landlord roof surveys in Brandfold: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Scotney Castle about 3.5 miles south-west, Brandfold sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to The Gill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Brandfold and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Brandfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 3.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).