Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Dunton Green, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Dunton Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
Common roof problems in Dunton Green
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaking joints at party walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Dunton Green Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- When you’ll get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Are they insured for the work?
Landlord roof survey in Dunton Green: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains reported by tenants and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Dunton Green, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Dunton Green (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Dunton Green
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
We will typically ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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FAQs for Dunton Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dunton Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Dunton Green?
Yes. Dunton Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Deal with urgent items first
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask residents to report damp right away
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Local roofs in Dunton Green
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Knole House, about 2.5 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Dunton Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Landlords with a home close to Dunton Green station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Living close to Montreal Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Dunton Green and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN13 and TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Station Road, Campion Square and London Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
Around Dunton Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Montreal Park, The Miners Arms and Trinity School. There is a railway station in Dunton Green itself: Dunton Green station. Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a small place like Dunton Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.