Kent · London and the South East
Kemsley Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Kemsley and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
FAQs for Kemsley
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Kemsley, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Kemsley 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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Kemsley?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is Kemsley in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Kemsley.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Landlord roof survey in Kemsley
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and converted houses alike.
Houses in smaller places like Kemsley can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Kemsley
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Kemsley?
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Kemsley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Local roofs in Kemsley
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Kemsley, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
Take a building like Kemsley Primary Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Kemsley is one of many places we visit across Kent. Kemsley is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME10 and ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Kemsley include Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Kemsley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Borden Grammar School. There is a railway station in Kemsley itself: Kemsley station. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
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What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a survey in Kemsley, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You tell us 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 photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kemsley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.