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Landlord roof survey in Devil's Den, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Devil's Den and across Kent.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Devil's Den
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the loft space where there is safe access. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Older buildings in small places like Devil's Den 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
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.
- Place
- Devil's Den (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Devil's Den
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
For landlords with property near Staplehurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common questions in Devil's Den
How do I find out if my home in Devil's Den is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Devil's Den?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across 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.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is normally set by the lease and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
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What else we do in Devil's Den
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Devil's Den needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Devil's Den homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Stoneacre, about 4 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Devil's Den goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Devil's Den is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Devil's Den, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
We survey roofs across ME17 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Devil's Den, we cover Farthing Green (1 mile south-east), Rabbit's Cross (1 mile west), Cross-at-Hand (1 mile west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles north-west).
Around Devil's Den
For rail, the closest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (3 miles south-west).
Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Older cottages and farmhouses around Devil's Den can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Devil's Den, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.