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Landlord Roof Survey in Broadstone
Landlord roof surveys around Broadstone, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. For older village homes like those around Broadstone, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadstone
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Landlord roof survey in Broadstone
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses alike.
In a small place like Broadstone, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. 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.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Broadstone questions
Is Broadstone within the area you cover?
Yes, Broadstone 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 Broadstone listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
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What we’re asked to look at in Broadstone
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How soon the report will arrive
Useful tips for Broadstone property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Keep the roof space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Local roofs in Broadstone
Historic houses like Leeds Castle, about 3.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Broadstone goes. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll 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.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Broadstone, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Broadstone. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Broadstone
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Head Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Broadstone is Lenham station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Broadstone, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.