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Landlord roof survey in Hartley, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Hartley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Hartley
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft 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 confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you are worried about damp or stains in top-floor flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a small place like Hartley, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Hartley (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hartley
Landlords and agents in Hartley book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Older and listed buildings around Hartley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
Local roofs in Hartley
Scotney Castle, about 4.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hartley. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Take a building like High Weald Academy: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartley and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Landlord roof surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens. If you are just outside Hartley, we cover Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
Around Hartley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Crane Valley. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Hartley, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Common roof problems in Hartley
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you live near a park such as Crane Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hartley
How do I find out if my home in Hartley is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hartley?
Yes, Hartley is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hartley
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks