Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Dean Street
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Dean Street, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Dean Street
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 3.5 miles east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Dean Street has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Dean Street is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. If you’re in Dean Street, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Dean Street is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys.
We work across the ME15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Forge Lane and Dean Street. We also cover East Farleigh (1 mile west), Coxheath (1 mile south), Fant (1 mile north), Kettle Corner (1 mile west) and Farleigh Green (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Dean Street
We work in homes and buildings around Walnut Tree pub, St Augustine Academy and Quarry Wood. Dean Street’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3 miles north) and Fremlin Walk (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills.
Landlord roof survey in Dean Street: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Dean Street and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and choked outlets and gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Dean Street, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Dean Street (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Towns and villages near Dean Street
What else we do in Dean Street
Common roof problems in Dean Street
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Take a building like East Farleigh Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Dean Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Outbuildings and barns around Dean Street are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Dean Street questions
Is Dean Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Dean Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is my home in Dean Street listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.