Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Laddingford
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Laddingford. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Why act early in Laddingford
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older and listed buildings around Laddingford may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Laddingford
- An independent view of the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
How a landlord roof survey works in Laddingford
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and flashings that have come away, on flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Laddingford, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically 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. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Laddingford (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Questions from Laddingford
I let a flat near Beltring station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Laddingford?
Yes. Laddingford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. We note what we see from inside.
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Laddingford needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Nearby places to Laddingford
Other services in Laddingford
Laddingford homes and their roofs
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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Beltring station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Laddingford and the rest of Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Landlord roof surveys in ME18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Cleavesland and St Mary's Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Laddingford include Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Laddingford
Around Laddingford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn. The nearest railway station is Beltring station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Laddingford
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
For an older house near a landmark like St Mary, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlords, agents and block managers in Laddingford
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, which helps with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.