Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Kettle Corner
Landlord roof surveys in Kettle Corner, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Kettle Corner can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Related advice
About our landlord roof survey in Kettle Corner
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we will say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, across gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Kettle Corner 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 like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Kettle Corner (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Kettle Corner
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Stoneacre about 4.7 miles east, Kettle Corner sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you look after a building such as Barming Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Kettle Corner and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Landlord roof surveys in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on St Helens Lane and Lower Road. We also cover Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Kettle Corner
Around Kettle Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Bull Inn. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Kettle Corner includes Boxley Hills.
What affects the price in Kettle Corner
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kettle Corner
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Common questions in Kettle Corner
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kettle Corner?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Kettle Corner?
Yes, Kettle Corner is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Kettle Corner?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Nearby places to Kettle Corner
Also in Kettle Corner
When to book a survey in Kettle Corner
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you let a flat or house near East Farleigh station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which limits apply to the survey