Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Holborough
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Holborough, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord and commercial surveys in Holborough
Letting agents and landlords in Holborough book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlord roof survey in Holborough
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Typical surveys look at blocked gutters over flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Around Holborough, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Holborough (ME6, ME1, ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Holborough is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Nearby places to Holborough
What else we do in Holborough
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Homes in smaller places like Holborough can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Holborough
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Local roofs in Holborough
Starkey Castle, about 1.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Holborough. If your home is one of the older ones, 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. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Living close to Holborough Marshes is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you let a flat or house near Snodland station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Holborough and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME6, ME1 and ME19. Local streets include Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane. Other places close to Holborough include Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Near you in Holborough
Around Holborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Monks Head pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snodland station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Holborough include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Holborough
I let a flat near Snodland station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Holborough?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.