Kent · London and the South East
Luddesdown Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Luddesdown from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
Honest limits
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Luddesdown
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Landlord roof survey in Luddesdown
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Luddesdown, homes are frequently 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 everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Luddesdown (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Luddesdown: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Luddesdown is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Luddesdown within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Also near Luddesdown
What else we do in Luddesdown
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Luddesdown
Historic houses like Cobham College, about 1.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Luddesdown goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Anyone responsible for a site like Meopham School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Living close to Camer Park Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Luddesdown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Luddesdown gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in DA13 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Henley Street (1 mile north), Gold Street (1 mile north-west), Foxendown (1 mile west), Sole Street (1 mile north-west) and Round Street (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Luddesdown
Around Luddesdown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Golden Lion pub and Camer Park Country Park, among other places. Luddesdown’s nearest station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Rochester Castle (4.6 miles east). The countryside around Luddesdown includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or email us. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Luddesdown
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Luddesdown
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For landlords with property near Sole Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Luddesdown can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.