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Landlord roof survey in Chegworth, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chegworth and across Kent.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Chegworth
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most often book us about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Chegworth, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Chegworth (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Chegworth can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
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. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Chegworth, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Chegworth questions
Will you come out to Chegworth?
Yes. Chegworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chegworth?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email for a price.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it so please give residents notice.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Also near Chegworth
Other services in Chegworth
Landlords, agents and block managers in Chegworth
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chegworth and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Landlord roof surveys around Chegworth
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Leeds Castle about 0.9 miles west, Chegworth sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Margaret: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Chegworth gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Chegworth, we cover Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Around Chegworth
Around Chegworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn. Chegworth’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How big the roof is
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Chegworth, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.