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Landlord Roof Survey in Heaverham
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Heaverham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
About our landlord roof survey in Heaverham
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photographs that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and leaking joints at party walls.
Older buildings in small places like Heaverham may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Heaverham (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Heaverham: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Heaverham?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Heaverham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Heaverham?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What affects the price in Heaverham
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your survey before you book, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
How the survey works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Around Heaverham, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Heaverham
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Heaverham. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlord roof surveys around Heaverham
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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Ightham Mote about 3.3 miles south, Heaverham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Homes near green spaces such as Kemsing Down can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Kemsing station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Heaverham is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We survey roofs in Heaverham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile north), Kemsing (2 miles west), Knatts Valley (2 miles north) and Romney Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Near you in Heaverham
In Heaverham, that means homes and buildings near Wrotham School, The Chequers Public House and Kemsing Down, among other places. Heaverham’s nearest station is Kemsing station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (2.5 miles west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1 mile west). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve.