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Longfield Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Longfield Hill? You can book a landlord roof survey in Longfield Hill and across Kent.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Useful tips for Longfield Hill property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Longfield Hill
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and standing water on a flat roof.
Somewhere as small as Longfield Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Longfield Hill (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Longfield Hill, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Longfield Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Towns and villages near Longfield Hill
Other services in Longfield Hill
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Longfield Hill
Longfield Hill lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. With Cobham College about 2.8 miles east, Longfield Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you live near a park such as Rectory Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mildred, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you own a rental within reach of Meopham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We survey roofs in Longfield Hill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Longfield Hill is one of the places in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of DA3 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Longfield Hill include New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Longfield Hill
In Longfield Hill, that means homes and buildings near Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy, among other places. The closest station to Longfield Hill is Meopham station, roughly 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Longfield Hill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Longfield Hill?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Longfield Hill, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We’ll give you an idea as you book.