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Landlord roof survey in Kingston, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Kingston and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
About our landlord roof survey in Kingston
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and leaks into upper flats, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Kingston, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Kingston (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kingston
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
Tips from our surveys
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Kingston
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Kingston. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Kingston
I let a flat near Adisham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
How do I find out if my home in Kingston is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you work in Kingston?
Yes. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kingston, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. For older village homes like those around Kingston, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kingston
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Kingston homes and their roofs
The wider area around Kingston has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 3.8 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Living close to Jumping Downs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Roofs in Kingston get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT4. Whether your property is on The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Kingston
In Kingston, that means homes and buildings near Black Robin Public House and Jumping Downs and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
What we’re asked to look at in Kingston
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Flashings that have come away
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Barham Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
Also near Kingston
What else we do in Kingston
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. In a small place like Kingston, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.