Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hawley, Kent
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hawley and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
How it works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Hawley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawley
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. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Hawley, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often 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’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, 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
- Hawley (DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Hawley
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Landlord roof surveys in Hawley: local notes
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Hawley has a long history of building, with Hall Place and Gardens about 3.3 miles north-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Farningham Road station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you run a business near Bluewater, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. We cover Hawley and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Hawley and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in DA2 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Around Hawley
Around Hawley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Darenth Country Park, Leigh Academy and The Four Lymes pub. The closest station to Hawley is Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hawley include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
Common questions in Hawley
Is Hawley within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Hawley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
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. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access when booking.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
More services for Hawley
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a place like Hawley, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Hawley, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.