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Landlord roof survey in Oldbury, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Oldbury and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Oldbury
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about damp or stains in top-floor flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
Somewhere as small as Oldbury, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Oldbury (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Oldbury?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
We are often asked to look at:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Ightham Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- Their insurance cover
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What exactly goes into their report
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Oldbury
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Around Oldbury, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Oldbury
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Photographs and a written report every time
- An independent view of the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Oldbury: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Borough Green & Wrotham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Oldbury?
Yes. Oldbury is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Oldbury, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Related advice
Local roofs in Oldbury
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. About 1.9 miles south lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Oldbury has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Oldbury, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Oldbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets like Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Oldbury: Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Oldbury
Around Oldbury, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old House, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Wrotham School. Oldbury’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).