Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Dartford, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Dartford, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Landlord roof survey in Dartford
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey rented houses, converted houses and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are damp or stains in top-floor flats and choked outlets and gutters.
Semis and terraces in a town like Dartford share roof details with the neighbours. When a stack or gutter is shared, the problem may not be on your side alone. We can only inspect what we have access to, so shared parts are reported as far as they can safely be seen. Let us know when you book if you know of anything shared with next door.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Dartford (DA1, DA2, DA5, DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Questions from Dartford
Is my home in Dartford listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Dartford station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Dartford?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit in Dartford runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. If you won’t be there yourself, let us know who will let us in.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dartford
Hall Place and Gardens, about 2.8 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dartford. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Homes near green spaces like Central Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Dartford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Dartford, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Dartford is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. London is in our area too.
Every address in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Dartford include the A2 and A206, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Dartford: Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Dartford has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Dartford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Rose pub, Stone Lodge School and Leigh Academy and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Dartford itself: Dartford station. Well-known places in the area include Dartford Library (under half a mile west) and Bluewater (2.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Towns and villages near Dartford
Also in Dartford
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dartford
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Useful tips for Dartford property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.