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Landlord roof survey in Ivy Hatch, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Ivy Hatch, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Ivy Hatch homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will 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 0.7 miles south lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Ivy Hatch has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live near a park such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ivy Hatch can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Ivy Hatch, we cover Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
What’s near Ivy Hatch
In Ivy Hatch, that means homes and buildings near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ivy Hatch
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there is safe access. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and leaks into upper flats, on shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Some older homes in villages like Ivy Hatch are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ivy Hatch (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ivy Hatch
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Ivy Hatch, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
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.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Why act early in Ivy Hatch
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a place like Ivy Hatch, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ivy Hatch
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
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Ivy Hatch: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Ivy Hatch is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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 Borough Green & Wrotham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you climb onto every 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 it applies.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ivy Hatch
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.