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Brookland Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Brookland, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Standing water on a flat roof
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Landlord roof survey in Brookland: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are parapets and upstands in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Brookland, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Brookland (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Brookland
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. Older and listed buildings around Brookland may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brookland
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Brookland and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What we’re asked to look at in Brookland
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlords with a home close to Appledore (Kent) station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Landlord roof surveys in Brookland: local notes
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Brookland, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For an older house near a landmark like St Augustine's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brookland Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Brookland as part of our work across Kent. Brookland is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in TN29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
Near you in Brookland
Around Brookland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen.
What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Brookland
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Brookland, take more of a battering?
It can do. Brookland is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Brookland?
Yes, Brookland is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Brookland, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.