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Landlord roof survey in Hollingbourne, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Hollingbourne and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in Hollingbourne
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and people most often book us about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
Older buildings in small places like Hollingbourne 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 often expected.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Hollingbourne (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollingbourne
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hollingbourne. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Hollingbourne, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Hollingbourne are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Hollingbourne
- 98% of customers satisfied
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
What affects the price in Hollingbourne
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Hollingbourne, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Hollingbourne homes and their roofs
About 1.3 miles south-west lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Hollingbourne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Hollingbourne station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building like Hollingbourne Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to All Saints Church: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hollingbourne is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hollingbourne is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Hollingbourne is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys.
All of ME17 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Upper Street, Pilgrims Way and Hollingbourne Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Eyhorne Street (1 mile south-west), Broad Street (1 mile north-west), Chegworth (2 miles south), Ashbank (2 miles south-west) and Broomfield (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Near you in Hollingbourne
Around Hollingbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Glyder House Sugar Loaves Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Laundry Museum (0.9 miles south-west) and Leeds Castle (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
Common questions in Hollingbourne
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hollingbourne?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Hollingbourne?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How do I book a survey in Hollingbourne?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.