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Landlord roof survey in Leigh, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Leigh, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before you book:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
How a landlord roof survey works in Leigh
The lease typically 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. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and gutters overflowing onto walls, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Leigh may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Leigh (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Leigh
Other services in Leigh
What affects the price in Leigh
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Leigh, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Leigh, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Leigh homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Penshurst Place, about 2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Leigh goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Leigh (Kent) 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 Haysden Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Leigh, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Leigh. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Leigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Haysden Country Park, Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House and The Judd School. Leigh has its own railway station: Leigh (Kent) station. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
Leigh: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Leigh?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Leigh (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. We check them as part of the survey.