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Landlord Roof Survey in Maidstone
Landlord roof surveys in Maidstone and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
How a landlord roof survey works in Maidstone
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Common reasons to book are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and damaged pots and flaunching, across converted houses, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Maidstone are rented, and roofs are easy to forget between tenancies. A written record of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps landlords and agents plan work before a defect turns into a leak. Photographs in the report give you a record to compare with later. A blocked gutter or loose flashing on a rental frequently goes unnoticed until damp appears.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Maidstone (ME15, ME16, ME14, ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Maidstone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maidstone?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Maidstone?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For a shop, office or block in Maidstone, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Maidstone
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Maidstone has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 2.4 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Anyone responsible for a site like South Borough Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Maidstone West station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Maidstone, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
We cover every part of ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Maidstone include the A20 and A26, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Maidstone include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Maidstone has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Maidstone
Around Maidstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School, among other places. Maidstone’s nearest station is Maidstone West station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Carriage Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Also near Maidstone
Also in Maidstone
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
How the survey works
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 typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In Maidstone, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Access is the part that changes most from one building to the next, so it’s agreed before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What affects the price in Maidstone
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.