Kent · London and the South East
Budds Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Budds, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
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 the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Budds, access is usually 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Budds
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’ve noticed leaking joints at party walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Budds may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Budds (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Budds, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Budds
Will you come out to Budds?
Yes. Budds is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
I let a flat near Hildenborough station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the building.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Budds
Historic houses such as Ightham Mote, about 0.9 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Budds goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Landlords with a home close to Hildenborough station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Budds can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN11 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside Budds, we cover Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
What’s near Budds
We work in homes and buildings around The Chaser Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. Budds’s nearest station is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Budds includes Barden Lake.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Give residents notice before a survey
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Budds
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Why it is worth a survey now in Budds
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Budds
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Budds and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.