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Landlord roof survey in Iwade, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Iwade, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to Iwade is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Iwade
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. If you’re worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats alike.
In a smaller place like Iwade, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Iwade (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Iwade
What else we do in Iwade
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Landlord and commercial surveys in Iwade
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Local roofs in Iwade
Iwade lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take a building like Iwade School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Kemsley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Iwade is about 2 miles north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Iwade. Iwade is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Sheerstone and Sheppey Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Howt Green (1 mile south), Kemsley (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (2 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (2 miles south) and Murston (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (4 miles north-east), Davington (8 miles south-east) and Foley Park (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Iwade
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Westlands School, Milton Creek Country Park and The Woolpack pub and the streets around them. Iwade’s nearest station is Kemsley station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (1.5 miles south-east) and Court Hall Museum (1.8 miles south).
Common questions in Iwade
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Iwade, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Iwade is within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
I let a flat near Kemsley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you cover Iwade for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Iwade included.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Is this a RICS 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 and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.