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Landlord roof survey in Harbourland, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Harbourland. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
How a landlord roof survey works in Harbourland
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed ceiling stains reported by tenants and standing water on a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Harbourland 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Harbourland (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Harbourland: your questions answered
I let a flat near Maidstone East station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
Is Harbourland within the area you cover?
Yes, Harbourland is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How do I book a survey in Harbourland?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Checking the roof from ground level
Your own check is a good start, 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Harbourland often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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 we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Local roofs in Harbourland
Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 3.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Harbourland goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandling Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Homes near green spaces such as Vinters Valley Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Harbourland is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Harbourland and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Harbourland and the places around it.
Here we cover the ME14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Penenden Heath (1 mile south), Foley Park (1 mile south), Grove Green (1 mile south-east), Ringlestone (1 mile west) and Sandling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Harbourland
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The King's Arms, Valley Park School and Vinters Valley Park and the streets around them. Harbourland’s nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Harbourland includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Nearby places to Harbourland
What else we do in Harbourland
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Around Harbourland, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Harbourland
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Deal with urgent items first
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Common roof problems in Harbourland
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Mall Maidstone, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Questions to ask before you book
- When you will get the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you