Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Broadwater Down, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Broadwater Down, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Common roof problems in Broadwater Down
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Look out for signs like these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
For landlords with property near Tunbridge Wells station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadwater Down
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Broadwater Down and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most often book us about flashings that have come away and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Around Broadwater Down, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Broadwater Down (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. A visit to Broadwater Down is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Broadwater Down, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
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Questions from Broadwater Down
Will you come out to Broadwater Down?
Yes. Broadwater Down is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Tunbridge Wells station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Broadwater Down?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Useful tips for Broadwater Down property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- File each roof report for future reference
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Broadwater Down, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Broadwater Down
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Landlord roof surveys in Broadwater Down: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Groombridge Place, about 2.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broadwater Down. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Broadwater Down Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Dunorlan Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Broadwater Down are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Broadwater Down is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN2, TN4 and TN1. Whether your property is on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Main roads around Broadwater Down include the A267, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Broadwater Down include Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Around Broadwater Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir Alf Ramsey pub, Dunorlan Park and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Broadwater Down
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.