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Landlord roof survey in Hartley, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Hartley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Hartley
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about leaking joints at party walls and missing or loose roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Hartley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hartley (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hartley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longfield station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Hartley is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you work in Hartley?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hartley.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Hartley?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Arranging work in a smaller place like Hartley is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Local roofs in Hartley
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. About 3.9 miles east lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around Hartley has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you look after a building such as Hartley Primary Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of Saint Mary: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Longfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hartley, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of DA3 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Hartley
Around Hartley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Railway Tavern, Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy. The closest station to Hartley is Longfield station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What affects the price in Hartley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The size of the roof
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Towns and villages near Hartley
What else we do in Hartley
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Homes around Hartley often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Hartley, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.