Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Marden Thorn
Landlord roof surveys in Marden Thorn, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marden Thorn
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. Common reasons to book are mortar falling from ridges and verges and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
Older buildings in small places like Marden Thorn may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Marden Thorn (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Marden Thorn, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll 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
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What you can safely check yourself
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 and it will help the survey.
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.
Places near Marden Thorn
What else we do in Marden Thorn
Marden Thorn questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marden Thorn?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Marden Thorn?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Local roofs in Marden Thorn
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Around Marden Thorn, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in. If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marden Thorn can all book landlord roof surveys. Our Kent coverage includes Marden Thorn. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN12. Streets in the area include Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Local landmarks in Marden Thorn
The closest station to Marden Thorn is Marden station, about 1.4 miles north-west. A little further out are South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Marden Thorn
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What affects the price in Marden Thorn
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
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.