Kent · London and the South East
Hartlip Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartlip. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check the loft space can be accessed
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How a landlord roof survey works in Hartlip
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hartlip, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Hartlip (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Also in Hartlip
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Hartlip can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys around Hartlip
Hartlip is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
If you live near a park such as Foxburrow Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you look after a building such as Hartlip Endowed Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. If you are in Hartlip, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in ME9 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hartlip
In Hartlip, that means homes and buildings near Leigh Academy Rainham and Foxburrow Wood. The nearest railway station is Newington station, about 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
Why it is worth a survey now in Hartlip
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hartlip, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hartlip
Do you cover smaller places like Hartlip?
Yes. Hartlip is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is the coastal weather around Hartlip hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hartlip
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
We are often asked to look at:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Newington station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one