Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Marden Beech
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Marden Beech, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys around Marden Beech
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
The streets around a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Marden station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Marden Beech is about 8 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Marden Beech, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Marden Beech is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN12 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Marden (1 mile north-east), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles south), Capel Cross (2 miles south-west) and Pearson's Green (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Marden Beech
Marden Beech’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (1.6 miles north-east).
How a landlord roof survey works in Marden Beech
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you are worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Marden Beech (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Marden Beech frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Marden Beech?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Anyone responsible for a site like Marden Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen 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.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Marden Beech
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Questions from Marden Beech
Is Marden Beech within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Marden Beech is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Marden Beech, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marden Beech
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.