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Landlord roof survey in Farleigh Green, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Farleigh Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
What we do, step by step
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 roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Farleigh Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Landlord roof survey in Farleigh Green: what you get
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 and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaking joints at party walls.
Somewhere as small as Farleigh Green, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Location
- Farleigh Green (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Farleigh Green
Will you come out to Farleigh Green?
Yes, Farleigh Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Farleigh Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours and larger buildings take longer.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Towns and villages near Farleigh Green
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Why act early in Farleigh Green
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. In a place like Farleigh Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Farleigh Green
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Landlord roof surveys around Farleigh Green
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. Stoneacre, about 4.9 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farleigh Green. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like All Saints Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Quarry Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like East Farleigh Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Farleigh Green and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Farleigh Green.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME15. We also cover the places around Farleigh Green: Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
What’s near Farleigh Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Tickled Trout pub. Farleigh Green’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).