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Landlord roof survey in Colt's Hill, Kent
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Colt's Hill from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Colt's Hill
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Colt's Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Colt's Hill (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Colt's Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- File each roof report for future reference
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Towns and villages near Colt's Hill
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Do you need a landlord roof survey in Colt's Hill?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Anyone responsible for a site like Capel Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Around Colt's Hill, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Colt's Hill
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Every finding written up with photos
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Colt's Hill
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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 landlords with property near Paddock Wood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Trees in and around Foal Hurst Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Colt's Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. If you’re in Colt's Hill, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN12. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Colts Hill and Maidstone Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you are just outside Colt's Hill, we cover Capel (1 mile west), Five Oak Green (1 mile north), Paddock Wood (1 mile east), Matfield (1 mile south-east) and Whetsted (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Colt's Hill
Around Colt's Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dovecote Inn, Foal Hurst Wood and Mascalls School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and The Hop Farm Museum (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Common questions in Colt's Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Colt's Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Paddock Wood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.