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Leybourne Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Leybourne from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Leybourne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Landlord roof survey in Leybourne
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. Common reasons to book are damaged pots and flaunching and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Leybourne 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The written findings come 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
- Leybourne (ME19, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Leybourne
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
What to check before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Landlord roof surveys in Leybourne: local notes
Historic houses like Starkey Castle, about 4.5 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Leybourne goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Living close to Leybourne Lakes Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lunsford Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Leybourne are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Leybourne.
Every address in ME19 and ME20 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Leybourne: Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Near you in Leybourne
In Leybourne, that means homes and buildings near The Malling School, Leybourne Lakes Country Park and The Malling School, among other places. The closest station to Leybourne is West Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Leybourne include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Leybourne
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Common questions in Leybourne
How do I find out if my home in Leybourne is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near West Malling station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will then get the report by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.