Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Larkfield
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Larkfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Larkfield
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We are often asked to look into leaks into upper flats and choked outlets and gutters, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Larkfield (ME20, ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Larkfield
I let a flat near New Hythe station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Do you cover smaller places like Larkfield?
Yes, Larkfield is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Larkfield?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Why act early in Larkfield
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Larkfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Larkfield
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Larkfield
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Larkfield and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Larkfield, access is typically 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.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Larkfield?
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Choked outlets and gutters
Take a building like Brookfield Junior School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Landlord roof surveys around Larkfield
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 4.3 miles north lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Larkfield has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you let a flat or house near New Hythe station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Larkfield is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Larkfield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
We work across ME20 and ME19 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Martin Square, London Road and New Hythe Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Lunsford (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile west), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (2 miles north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around Larkfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Malling School, The Malling School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park. The nearest railway station is New Hythe station, about 1 mile north-east. Well-known places in the area include Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles west). For a walk, there’s Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.