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Landlord roof survey in Maltman's Hill, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Maltman's Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord and commercial surveys in Maltman's Hill
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlord roof survey in Maltman's Hill
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait based on what can be seen. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. If you’re worried about ceiling stains reported by tenants and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Maltman's Hill, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- Maltman's Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Maltman's Hill
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlords with a home close to Pluckley station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Maltman's Hill, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Maltman's Hill: your questions answered
I let a flat near Pluckley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Maltman's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Maltman's Hill?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Landlord roof surveys in Maltman's Hill: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Godinton House, about 5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Maltman's Hill. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Maltman's Hill is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Maltman's Hill as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Maltman's Hill. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN27 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Maltman's Hill: Wissenden (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile east), Pluckley Thorne (2 miles north-east), Fir Toll (2 miles north-east) and Newland Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Davington (13 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Maltman's Hill
Maltman's Hill’s nearest station is Pluckley station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (0.7 miles south-west).
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Arrange flat access in advance
- File each roof report for future reference
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.