Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Milstead, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Milstead. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Flashings that have come away
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlords, agents and block managers in Milstead
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
How a landlord roof survey works in Milstead
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We are often asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Milstead, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Milstead (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Milstead can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Why it is worth a survey now in Milstead
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. For older village homes like those around Milstead, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Milstead
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Places near Milstead
What else we do in Milstead
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Getting in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
What we are asked to look at in Milstead
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
Living close to Cromers Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Milstead
Milstead is within about 5 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Milstead is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Milstead and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Milstead. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Frinsted Road, Manor Road and Horn Hill. Close by, we survey roofs in Hollybushes (1 mile south-east), Bluetown (1 mile south-east), Frinsted (1 mile south-west), Wichling (2 miles south-east) and Doddington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
Near you in Milstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cromers Wood. Milstead’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3 miles north) and Newnham Castle (3.2 miles east).
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Milstead
Do you cover smaller places like Milstead?
Yes, Milstead is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is the coastal weather around Milstead hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.