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Leadingcross Green Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Leadingcross Green? You can book a landlord roof survey in Leadingcross Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How a landlord roof survey works in Leadingcross Green
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 to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed chimney stacks in poor repair and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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 written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Leadingcross Green (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Leadingcross Green
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Mary's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Local roofs in Leadingcross Green
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Leadingcross Green goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park such as Kiln Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. If you look after a building such as Lenham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Leadingcross Green is about 8 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Leadingcross Green and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Leadingcross Green and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Headcorn Road and Boughton Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Leadingcross Green, we cover Lenham (1 mile north), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east), Woodside Green (2 miles north-east), West Street (2 miles north-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Near you in Leadingcross Green
We work in homes and buildings around Wishful Thinker pub, Kiln Wood and The Lenham School. There’s a railway station in Leadingcross Green itself: Lenham station. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles west).
Places near Leadingcross Green
Also in Leadingcross Green
Surveys for landlords and agents in Leadingcross Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Leadingcross Green
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that is hard to see. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Common questions in Leadingcross Green
Is Leadingcross Green within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can a landlord with a rental near Lenham station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we’ll say so.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Leadingcross Green?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Leadingcross Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Let us know about parking near the property
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.