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Landlord roof survey in Hodsoll Street, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hodsoll Street and across Kent.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Hodsoll Street
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and gutters overflowing onto walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Hodsoll Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Hodsoll Street (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hodsoll Street
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common questions in Hodsoll Street
Is my home in Hodsoll Street listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Meopham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Landlord roof surveys in Hodsoll Street: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 4.5 miles north-east lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around Hodsoll Street has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Meopham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Living close to Trosley Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hodsoll Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hodsoll Street, we can come and survey your property. Our Kent coverage includes Hodsoll Street. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN15. That includes homes and businesses on Haven Hill and Hodsoll Street. Other places close to Hodsoll Street include Ridley (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile south), New Street (1 mile north-east), Culverstone Green (1 mile east) and South Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Near you in Hodsoll Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near Trosley Country Park and Meopham School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Meopham station, about 3.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (3.7 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south-east).
Why it is worth a survey now in Hodsoll Street
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For older village homes like those around Hodsoll Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of clients satisfied
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Hodsoll Street, 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 let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What affects the price in Hodsoll Street
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Hodsoll Street, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.