Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Nettlestead
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Nettlestead and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
When to book a survey in Nettlestead
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
Anyone responsible for a site like Wateringbury Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their report turnaround times
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which limits apply to the survey
About our landlord roof survey in Nettlestead
We survey let and shared roofs in Nettlestead and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are ceiling stains reported by tenants and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Nettlestead (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nettlestead homes and their roofs
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’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Old Soar Manor, about 4.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Nettlestead. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether the building in Nettlestead is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Nettlestead and the places around it.
All of ME18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent. If you are just outside Nettlestead, we cover Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Around Nettlestead
In Nettlestead, that means homes and buildings near The Railway pub, among other places. Nettlestead has its own railway station: Wateringbury station. Well-known places in the area include Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
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What a landlord roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Common questions in Nettlestead
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wateringbury station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Nettlestead?
Yes, Nettlestead is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Nettlestead
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Nettlestead. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Nettlestead needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.