Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Lenham Forstal
Landlord roof surveys across Lenham Forstal, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lenham Forstal
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof survey in Lenham Forstal: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you are worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Lenham Forstal, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Lenham Forstal (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lenham Forstal
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Which survey package you book
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Local roofs in Lenham Forstal
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Homes near green spaces such as Kiln Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Lenham Forstal get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME17 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lenham Forstal
In Lenham Forstal, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Lenham Forstal can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
When to book a survey in Lenham Forstal
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Lenham School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lenham Forstal
How do I find out if my home in Lenham Forstal is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Lenham station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Lenham Forstal
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.