Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Frinsted, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Frinsted. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
About our landlord roof survey in Frinsted
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at damp or stains in top-floor flats and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, across flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Frinsted, many roofs stand in the open, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Frinsted (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Frinsted
Do you cover smaller places like Frinsted?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Frinsted listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it’s not a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Why act early in Frinsted
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Outbuildings and barns around Frinsted are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frinsted
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Frinsted, 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.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Frinsted
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Frinsted has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 4 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like St Giles, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Frinsted is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Frinsted gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in ME9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Street, Bottom Pond Road and Dray's Field, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Milstead (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (2 miles east), Bluetown (2 miles east), Wichling (2 miles east) and West Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Frinsted
In Frinsted, that means homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leeds Castle (4 miles south-west) and Laundry Museum (3.8 miles south-west).
Towns and villages near Frinsted
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How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we’re asked to look at in Frinsted
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Anyone responsible for a site like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone