Kent · London and the South East
Nettlestead Green Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Nettlestead Green and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Landlord roof survey in Nettlestead Green: what you get
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into gutters overflowing onto walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, across gutters and downpipes, converted houses and rented houses.
Some older homes in villages like Nettlestead Green 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 such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Nettlestead Green (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Nettlestead Green: local notes
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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Old Soar Manor about 4.3 miles north-west, Nettlestead Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Yalding station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Nettlestead Green and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Nettlestead Green and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME18. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Nettlestead Green
The nearest railway station is Yalding station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Tell tenants when we are coming
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Nettlestead Green
Landlords and letting agents in Nettlestead Green book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Nettlestead Green, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft 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.
How to prepare
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Nettlestead Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Nettlestead Green: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Yalding station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlestead Green?
Yes. Nettlestead Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. 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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.