Kent · London and the South East
Lilyvale Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Lilyvale and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Lilyvale can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lilyvale
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. Common reasons to book are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and worn ridges, hips and verges, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, 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.
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.
- Place
- Lilyvale (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Lilyvale
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Blocked gutters over flats
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they will not be able to tell you
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lilyvale
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Towns and villages near Lilyvale
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lilyvale
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Westenhanger station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is Lilyvale within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
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.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Lilyvale
Westenhanger Castle, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lilyvale. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you look after a building such as Smeeth Community Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Lilyvale is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN25. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Around Lilyvale
Lilyvale’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lilyvale include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.