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Landlord roof survey in Hearnden Green, Kent
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Hearnden Green, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
How a landlord roof survey works in Hearnden Green
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. If you’ve noticed worn ridges, hips and verges and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Hearnden Green are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hearnden Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hearnden Green: your questions answered
I let a flat near Headcorn station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hearnden Green?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hearnden Green
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
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What else we do in Hearnden Green
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Hearnden Green, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us 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.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hearnden Green
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Leeds Castle about 4.1 miles north, Hearnden Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Hearnden Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN27. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hearnden Green
For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
Why it is worth a survey now in Hearnden Green
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 know what you are asking contractors to price. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Hearnden Green, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hearnden Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
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 around your tenants.