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Landlord Roof Survey in Northfleet
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Northfleet and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Northfleet
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at ponding or splits on flat roofs and leaks into upper flats, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a town like Northfleet, older houses with slate or clay tile roofs normally sit alongside later estates with concrete tiles. Older homes often keep chimney stacks long after the fireplaces went, and their flashings and pointing still matter. Newer homes have fewer chimneys but their own weak points at ridges, verges and gutters.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Northfleet (DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Northfleet
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
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Do you need a landlord roof survey in Northfleet?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Shop and office owners around Bluewater may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will the report include photos?
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Questions from Northfleet
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gravesend station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northfleet, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Northfleet is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
Do you cover Northfleet for landlord roof surveys?
Yes, we do. Northfleet is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Most visits in a town like Northfleet start at the front of the house and work round to the back. The back garden is often where extensions, dormers and rear slopes are best seen, so unlocked gates help. The loft comes next, where there is safe access.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Northfleet
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Northfleet, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. 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.
Trees in and around Northfleet Urban Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Cobham College lies about 3.7 miles south-east, so building around Northfleet goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Northfleet is about 5 miles east of Dartford, in Kent. Northfleet is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
We work across DA11 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Lawrance Square, London Road and Marks Square, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2 and A226, Northfleet is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Northfleet: Painters Ash (1 mile south-west), Springhead (1 mile west), Windmill Hill (1 mile east), Northfleet Green (1 mile south) and Gravesend (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (8 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Northfleet
Around Northfleet, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Six Bells pub, Saint George's Church of England School and Copperfield Academy, among other places. Northfleet’s nearest station is Gravesend station, about 1 mile north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bluewater (3.3 miles west) and Stone Castle (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Northfleet includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.