Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Kingswood, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Kingswood. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kingswood
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and gutters overflowing onto walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Kingswood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Kingswood (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Kingswood
Will you come out to Kingswood?
Yes. Kingswood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Harrietsham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we will say so.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Kingswood?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Local roofs in Kingswood
Leeds Castle, about 1.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kingswood. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Kingswood Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Kingswood is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Kingswood are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
All of ME17 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Chestnut Drive, Bushy Grove and Tall Trees Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Chartway Street (1 mile south-west), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (1 mile north), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile east) and Chegworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kingswood
The closest station to Kingswood is Harrietsham station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (1.5 miles north) and KIMS hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Kingswood
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Kingswood
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
The streets around a church such as Kingswood Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- What exactly goes into their report
Places near Kingswood
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Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Kingswood, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Kingswood, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.