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Landlord roof survey in Marlpit Hill, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Marlpit Hill, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof survey in Marlpit Hill: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Some older homes in villages like Marlpit Hill are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Marlpit Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Marlpit Hill can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Also near Marlpit Hill
What else we do in Marlpit Hill
What affects the price in Marlpit Hill
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
FAQs for Marlpit Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Edenbridge station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Marlpit Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. The written report follows by email.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as 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 carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Marlpit Hill
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 2.5 miles north lies Chartwell, a reminder of how long the area around Marlpit Hill has been built on. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Edenbridge Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Edenbridge station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Marlpit Hill, the roof can be surveyed. Marlpit Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Crawley is in our area too.
Every address in TN8 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane and the roads around them. We also cover Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Around Marlpit Hill
Around Marlpit Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Swan pub. Marlpit Hill has its own railway station: Edenbridge station. Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).