Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Grubb Street, Kent
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grubb Street. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
What we are asked to look at in Grubb Street
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Living close to Longfield Chalk Bank is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grubb Street
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gutters overflowing onto walls and standing water on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Grubb Street, 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 is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Grubb Street (DA2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Grubb Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why it is worth a survey now in Grubb Street
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. Around Grubb Street, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A written report with photos
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
When you need someone else
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Grubb Street
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Grubb Street
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Landlord roof surveys in Grubb Street: local notes
The wider area around Grubb Street has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 5 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places like Bluewater, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like Greenlands Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Grubb Street is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Grubb Street and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Grubb Street. Maidstone is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in DA2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Grubb Street, we cover Green Street Green (1 mile north), Westwood (1 mile north-east), St Margarets (1 mile west), South Darenth (1 mile west) and Bean (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Grubb Street
We work in homes and buildings around Longfield Chalk Bank, Railway Tavern and Longfield Academy. For rail, the closest station is Longfield station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Castle (2.6 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Grubb Street include Sawyers Lake.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Grubb Street
Will you come out to Grubb Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Grubb Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.