Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in East Malling
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in East Malling, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
What we are asked to look at in East Malling
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Take a building like St James the Great Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Landlord roof survey in East Malling: what you get
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 where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Trees around homes in smaller places like East Malling drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- East Malling (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in East Malling
The wider area around East Malling has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 4.9 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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. 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.
If you let a flat or house near East Malling station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Malling and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes East Malling.
We cover every part of ME19 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close. We also cover the places around East Malling: Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Near you in East Malling
Around East Malling, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rising Sun pub, Ditton Quarry and The Malling School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near East Malling include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What affects the price in East Malling
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to East Malling is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Around East Malling, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
East Malling: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like East Malling?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near East Malling station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in East Malling?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.