Kent · London and the South East
Little Chart Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Little Chart, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
What happens on the day
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 normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Little Chart needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Landlord roof survey in Little Chart: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at ceiling stains reported by tenants and damaged pots and flaunching, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Little Chart may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Little Chart (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Little Chart
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Deal with urgent items first
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
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FAQs for Little Chart
Do you cover smaller places like Little Chart?
Yes, Little Chart is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Little Chart is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Little Chart homes and their roofs
With Godinton House about 2.6 miles south-east, Little Chart 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Little Chart is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Little Chart gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Little Chart. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Little Chart Forstal (1 mile east), Pluckley (1 mile west), Fir Toll (2 miles south-west), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles west) and Chambers' Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (15 miles south-east).
Near you in Little Chart
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Swan Inn And Former Stables, among other places. The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Romden Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Little Chart and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Responsibility under a lease
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs