Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hollybushes, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Hollybushes, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Hollybushes
We survey let and shared roofs in Hollybushes and across London and the South East. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. You then get a written report with photos. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and people most frequently book us about cracked or lifting flashings and leaking joints at party walls.
Some older homes in villages like Hollybushes are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Hollybushes (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof 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 and it will help the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What affects the price in Hollybushes
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What’s prompted the survey
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Nearby places to Hollybushes
What else we do in Hollybushes
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Hollybushes, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys around Hollybushes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.8 miles east, Hollybushes sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hollybushes, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Hollybushes is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you’re just outside Hollybushes, we cover Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Hollybushes
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood. The closest station to Hollybushes is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Hollybushes
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Problems we come across often include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Questions from Hollybushes
Is my home in Hollybushes listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Hollybushes?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Hollybushes?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.