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Landlord roof survey in East Hill, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around East Hill, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
About our landlord roof survey in East Hill
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and leaking joints at party walls, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a small place like East Hill, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- East Hill (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like East Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in East Hill, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For older village homes like those around East Hill, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in East Hill
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in East Hill
Historic houses like Lullingstone Castle, about 2.2 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around East Hill goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary the Virgin: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Kemsing Down is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
East Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Roofs in East Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Cherry Tree Grove, Ashen Grove Road and East Hill Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around East Hill: Knatts Valley (1 mile south-east), Romney Street (1 mile south-west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile north) and Woodlands (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Near you in East Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kemsing Down and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shoreham (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west).
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
Common roof problems in East Hill
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
For landlords with property near Shoreham (Kent) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What happens after the report arrives
Practical tips
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
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FAQs for East Hill
How do I find out if my home in East Hill is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is East Hill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Landlord and commercial surveys in East Hill
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in East Hill. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.