Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Foxendown
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Foxendown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Foxendown, access is typically the main thing to plan. 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.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Foxendown
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. If you’re worried about leaking joints at party walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Foxendown are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Foxendown (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Foxendown
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Foxendown
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Cobham College, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Foxendown. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building like Meopham Community Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Foxendown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Whether the building in Foxendown is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in DA13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Foxendown Lane and Brimstone Hill or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Foxendown: Meopham (1 mile north-west), Priestwood (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile north), Luddesdown (1 mile east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Around Foxendown
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Meopham School, The Railway Inn and Camer Park Country Park. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (3.3 miles south) and Gravesham Community Hospital (5.1 miles north). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For an older or listed building in a place like Foxendown, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Foxendown
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
When to book a survey in Foxendown
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Places near Foxendown
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Questions from Foxendown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foxendown?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Foxendown?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.