Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Lenham, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Lenham. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
About our landlord roof survey in Lenham
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn ridges, hips and verges and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Houses in smaller places like Lenham can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
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.
- Location
- Lenham (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Lenham homes and their roofs
With Leeds Castle about 3.6 miles west, Lenham sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park like Kiln Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Anyone responsible for a site like Lenham Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you’re in Lenham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road. We also cover the places around Lenham: Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Lenham
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, The Red Lion pub and The Lenham School, among other places. Lenham has its own railway station: Lenham station. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
How we price landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
When to book a survey in Lenham
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their track record with similar roofs
FAQs for Lenham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lenham?
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.
I let a flat near Lenham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Lenham?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Lenham, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.