Kent · London and the South East
Knatts Valley Landlord Roof Survey
Independent landlord roof surveys in Knatts Valley. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Knatts Valley: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and chimney stacks in poor repair, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Knatts Valley, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
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
- Knatts Valley (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Knatts Valley are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Knatts Valley
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- File each roof report for future reference
- Tell tenants when we are coming
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Knatts Valley
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The address and postcode of the property
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Knatts Valley
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses like Lullingstone Castle, about 2.8 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Knatts Valley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Kemsing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live near a park such as Kemsing Down, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Knatts Valley, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Knatts Valley and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the TN15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road. We also cover the places around Knatts Valley: East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Local landmarks in Knatts Valley
We work in homes and buildings around Kemsing Down. For rail, the closest station is Kemsing station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Around Knatts Valley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Knatts Valley
Is Knatts Valley within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Kemsing station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Knatts Valley?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.