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Landlord roof survey in Horns Green, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Horns Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof survey in Horns Green
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and chimney stacks in poor repair.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Horns Green (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a village or hamlet like Horns Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- 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 photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Questions from Horns Green
Is my home in Horns Green listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can a landlord with a rental near Knockholt station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we will say so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Outbuildings and barns around Horns Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Horns Green
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
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What we’re asked to look at in Horns Green
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their report turnaround times
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What affects the price in Horns Green
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlord roof surveys in Horns Green: local notes
The wider area around Horns Green has a long history of building, with Down House about 2.1 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a building such as Charles Darwin School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Horns Green is about 5 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Horns Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Horns Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN14 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Cudham Lane South and Thrift Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Burlings (1 mile north-east), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile north-west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Aperfield (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Around Horns Green
Around Horns Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. Horns Green’s nearest station is Knockholt station, about 3.4 miles north-east. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.