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Landlord Roof Survey in Bredgar
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Bredgar, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Around Bredgar, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
About our landlord roof survey in Bredgar
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. 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 set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and leaks into upper flats.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Bredgar (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Bredgar can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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FAQs for Bredgar
Is Bredgar within the area you cover?
Yes, Bredgar is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Bredgar listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Landlord roof surveys in Bredgar: local notes
Bredgar lies within about 5 miles of the sea, 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. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Bredgar Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Bredgar is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bredgar and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME9 is covered for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like The Street, Medlar Close and Primrose Lane. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Silver Street (1 mile west), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bredgar
Around Bredgar, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Detling Hill.
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
When to book a survey in Bredgar
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Living close to Cromers Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price