Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Fairbourne Heath, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Fairbourne Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Fairbourne Heath
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from each safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We are often asked to look into parapets and upstands in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Fairbourne Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Fairbourne Heath questions
Is my home in Fairbourne Heath listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Fairbourne Heath?
Yes, Fairbourne Heath is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
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 will confirm what we need when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What we do, step by step
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Fairbourne Heath can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Local roofs in Fairbourne Heath
The wider area around Fairbourne Heath has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 2.3 miles north-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Platts Heath Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Fairbourne Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Fairbourne Heath. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Lenham Road and Windmill Hill, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Fairbourne Heath: Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
What’s near Fairbourne Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lenham School and Kiln Wood, among other places. Fairbourne Heath’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Fairbourne Heath and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Towns and villages near Fairbourne Heath
What else we do in Fairbourne Heath
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Fairbourne Heath?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you live near a park such as Kiln Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Is VAT included in the price?