Kent · London and the South East
Kilndown Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Kilndown from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
How a landlord roof survey works in Kilndown
We survey let and shared roofs in Kilndown and across London and the South East. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photographs. If you’re worried about chimney stacks in poor repair and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
Some older homes in villages like Kilndown are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Kilndown (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Kilndown
Also in Kilndown
Why act early in Kilndown
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. For older village homes like those around Kilndown, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Kilndown
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Kilndown
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord roof surveys around Kilndown
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Kilndown has a long history of building, with Scotney Castle about 0.8 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church such as Christ Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Kilndown is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Anywhere in Kilndown, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN17 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Church Road, Beresford Close and Chicks Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Riseden (1 mile north-east), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile east), Stonecrouch (1 mile south), Three Leg Cross (2 miles south) and Flimwell (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Kilndown
A little further out are Finchcocks Musical Museum (1 mile north) and Old Scotney Castle (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Kilndown, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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 looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
FAQs for Kilndown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kilndown?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kilndown?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in, so residents need notice.
Useful tips for Kilndown property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.