Kent · London and the South East
Paddock Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Paddock. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Paddock: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Paddock and across London and the South East. Time on site normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
Some older homes in villages like Paddock are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Paddock (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Paddock?
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Paddock
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Paddock. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Anyone responsible for a site like Challock Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Charing station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Paddock, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Paddock is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across TN25 for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Canterbury Road and Green Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Landmarks near Paddock
Around Paddock, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequers pub and The Hayesbrook School. For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. In a place like Paddock, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- A report with photographs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- File each roof report for future reference
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
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.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Paddock: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Paddock?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Paddock?
Yes, Paddock is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
How do I book a survey in Paddock?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Paddock needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Tell us where we can park nearby
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.