Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Langley, Kent
Need a landlord roof survey in Langley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Langley: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We survey flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and rented houses, and people most often book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
In a small place like Langley, 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 main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Langley (ME17, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Langley
Older houses across Kent often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Stoneacre, about 1.1 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Langley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as The Mall Maidstone, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you own a rental within reach of Bearsted station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Langley is about 3 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Langley as part of our work across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We cover every part of ME17 and ME15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Heath Road, Green Lane and Sutton Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Langley Heath (1 mile east), Five Wents (1 mile south-east), Warmlake (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile north-west) and Chart Sutton (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles north-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Langley
Around Langley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near New Line Learning Academy, The Potting Shed pub and Senacre Technology College and the streets around them. Langley’s nearest station is Bearsted station, roughly 2.7 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Langley
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 Langley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Photos and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Langley questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Bearsted station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Langley within the area you cover?
Yes, Langley is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Langley?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Langley?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Also near Langley
Also in Langley
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Langley, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- 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 roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.