Kent · London and the South East
Gold Street Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Gold Street, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
About our landlord roof survey in Gold Street
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get 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. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and standing water on a flat roof, across flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Gold Street, 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Gold Street (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Tell tenants when we are coming
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.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Gold Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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 loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Gold Street, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Questions from Gold Street
Is Gold Street within the area you cover?
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 as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sole Street station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Gold Street homes and their roofs
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Gold Street, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Older houses across Kent frequently 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cobham Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Trees in and around Camer Park Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Landlords with a home close to Sole Street station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Gold Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Gold Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Gold Street is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in DA12 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Sole Street (1 mile west), Round Street (1 mile north-west), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Luddesdown (1 mile south-east) and Meopham (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
What’s near Gold Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Inn, Camer Park Country Park and Meopham School. There’s a railway station in Gold Street itself: Sole Street station. Nearby you will also find Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north) and Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Gold Street, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Gold Street, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Gold Street
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Gold Street
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Gold Street
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.