Kent · London and the South East
Chart Sutton Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Chart Sutton. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Chart Sutton
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed cracked or leaning shared chimneys and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Chart Sutton 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Chart Sutton (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Chart Sutton
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlord roof surveys around Chart Sutton
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. The wider area around Chart Sutton has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 2 miles north. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. For businesses in and around places like The Mall Maidstone, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Landlords with a home close to Bearsted station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Chart Sutton is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chart Sutton for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Every address in ME17 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like Plough Wents Road, Amber Lane and Marsham Crescent, and we cover them all. We also cover Wierton (1 mile south-west), Five Wents (1 mile east), Warmlake (1 mile east), Langley (1 mile north-east) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Chart Sutton
We work in homes and buildings around The Plough Inn, Cornwallis Academy and Senacre Technology College. The closest station to Chart Sutton is Bearsted station, roughly 3.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (4.4 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.1 miles north-east).
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. For an older or listed building in a place like Chart Sutton, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Every finding written up with photos
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Older rural homes like those around Chart Sutton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Useful tips for Chart Sutton property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Chart Sutton questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chart Sutton?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Chart Sutton?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.