Kent · London and the South East
Broad Ford Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Broad Ford and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
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. Outbuildings and barns around Broad Ford are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlord roof survey in Broad Ford: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Broad Ford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Broad Ford
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Ford?
Yes. Broad Ford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marden station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Broad Ford
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Common roof problems in Broad Ford
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Broad Ford, 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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 photos.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Landlord roof surveys around Broad Ford
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Scotney Castle about 3.1 miles south-west, Broad Ford 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horsmonden Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live near a park such as The Gill, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in Broad Ford, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Near you in Broad Ford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill. The closest station to Broad Ford is Marden station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Ford include Bewl Water.