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Landlord Roof Survey in Eynsford
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Eynsford and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Eynsford
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. About 1 mile south-west lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Eynsford has been built on. 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, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Martin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near Eynsford station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like The Anthony Roper Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Eynsford is about 5 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Bookings from Eynsford are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Edwards Court. We also cover the places around Eynsford: Farningham (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile south-east), Horton Kirby (2 miles north-east), East Hill (2 miles south-east) and Speed Gate (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Eynsford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Malt Shovel pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Eynsford station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (within half a mile north) and Darenth Park Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Eynsford includes The Warren.
Landlord roof survey in Eynsford
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Eynsford (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Eynsford
Can a landlord with a rental near Eynsford station book a roof survey?
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.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Eynsford?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Do you work in Eynsford?
Yes. We cover Eynsford and the rest of Kent. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Why act early in Eynsford
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Around Eynsford, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Eynsford, access is often the only tricky part. 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 agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.