Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Lenham Heath
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Lenham Heath? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Lenham Heath and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
About our landlord roof survey in Lenham Heath
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’ve noticed choked outlets and gutters and damp or stains in top-floor flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Lenham Heath are 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 often matched when work is done.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Lenham Heath
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
What this survey can’t tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Lenham Heath
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lenham Heath
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Nearby places to Lenham Heath
Other services in Lenham Heath
Lenham Heath homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Lenham School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Lenham Heath is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Lenham Heath and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME17 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Near you in Lenham Heath
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Red Lion Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Lenham Heath, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Common questions in Lenham Heath
Is Lenham Heath within the area you cover?
Yes. Lenham Heath is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I let a flat near Lenham station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Lenham Heath?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How long is the visit?
It usually takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.