Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Gravesend, Hertfordshire
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Gravesend. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Gravesend
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Gravesend, 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 often old. 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 records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Gravesend (SG11)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Gravesend?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Anyone responsible for a site like Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
FAQs for Gravesend
Is Gravesend within the area you cover?
Yes, Gravesend is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can a landlord with a rental near Bishops Stortford station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details as you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, 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, weekday or weekend.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Deal with urgent items first
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Gravesend
The wider area around Gravesend has a long history of building, with Much Hadham Palace about 3.6 miles south. 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Bishops Stortford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Gravesend is about 4 miles north-west of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. We survey roofs in Gravesend and the rest of Hertfordshire. Gravesend is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Landlord roof surveys in SG11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Albury (1 mile west), Clapgate (1 mile south-east), Furneux Pelham (2 miles north), Braughing (3 miles west) and Hay Street (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (12 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (4 miles south-east), Welwyn Garden City (14 miles south-west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Cheshunt (15 miles south-west) and Hertford (11 miles south-west).
Around Gravesend
Around Gravesend, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Catherine Wheel pub, among other places. The closest station to Gravesend is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 4.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (4.6 miles south-east) and Bishops Stortford Local History Museum (3.1 miles south-east).
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How it works
It helps 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 between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Gravesend, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Gravesend and across Hertfordshire can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.