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Forstal Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Forstal, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forstal
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are worn ridges, hips and verges and standing water on a flat roof, on rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Forstal, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Forstal (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Forstal
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Starkey Castle about 4.4 miles north, Forstal sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Peter's Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Forstal for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Forstal is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
Landlord roof surveys in ME20 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Beddow Way and Forstal Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Around Forstal
We work in homes and buildings around Aylesford School, The Bush pub and Tyland Barn and the streets around them. The closest station to Forstal is Aylesford station, roughly 1.2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). The countryside around Forstal includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a small place like Forstal, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Other services in Forstal
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Forstal
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Questions from Forstal
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Forstal?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Forstal?
Yes, Forstal is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How do I book a survey in Forstal?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Forstal?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Living close to Tyland Barn is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Will the report include photos?
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Forstal
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.