Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Congelow, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Congelow and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Useful tips for Congelow property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
About our landlord roof survey in Congelow
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs 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 are often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes.
In a small place like Congelow, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Congelow (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
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Do you need a landlord roof survey in Congelow?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you live in an older home near St Peter's and St Paul's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Congelow often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Congelow, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Congelow questions
Is my home in Congelow listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Congelow?
Yes, Congelow is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Congelow
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. 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 the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Yalding station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Congelow is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Congelow is one of many places we visit across Kent. Congelow is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Every address in ME18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Benover (1 mile south-east), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Local landmarks in Congelow
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bull Public House, among other places. The closest station to Congelow is Yalding station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. A little further out are Teapot Island (0.6 miles north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (4.3 miles north-east).
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Congelow
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.