Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Paddlesworth, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Paddlesworth, with photos and a clear written report.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
FAQs for Paddlesworth
Do you cover smaller places like Paddlesworth?
Yes. Paddlesworth is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a landlord with a rental near Snodland station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Landlord roof survey in Paddlesworth
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are ponding or splits on flat roofs and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
In a small place like Paddlesworth, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Paddlesworth (ME6)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Paddlesworth
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Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. In a place like Paddlesworth, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Common roof problems in Paddlesworth
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
For landlords with property near Snodland station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Paddlesworth homes and their roofs
About 2.8 miles north-east lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Paddlesworth has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Anyone responsible for a site like Snodland CofE Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you live in an older home near St Benedict's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Paddlesworth is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Paddlesworth. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in ME6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Paddlesworth, we cover Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Near you in Paddlesworth
Around Paddlesworth, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Holmesdale School and Leybourne Lakes Country Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). For a walk, there’s Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Paddlesworth, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.