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Landlord roof survey in Painter's Forstal, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Painter's Forstal and across Kent.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Landlord roof survey in Painter's Forstal
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at missing or loose roof coverings and choked outlets and gutters, across flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and converted houses.
In a small place like Painter's Forstal, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Painter's Forstal (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Painter's Forstal
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlord roof surveys around Painter's Forstal
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Painter's Forstal, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. With Belmont House and Gardens about 1.8 miles south, Painter's Forstal sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ospringe Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Landlords with a home close to Faversham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Painter's Forstal is about 2 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Painter's Forstal, we can come and survey your property. Painter's Forstal is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of ME13 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Cades Orchard, Eastling Road and Painter's Forstal Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Painter's Forstal: North Street (1 mile south-east), Sheldwich (2 miles south-east), Sheldwich Lees (2 miles south-east), Throwley (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Painter's Forstal
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Alma pub and The Abbey School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (2.5 miles west).
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Towns and villages near Painter's Forstal
What else we do in Painter's Forstal
What we are asked to look at in Painter's Forstal
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Painter's Forstal
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Painter's Forstal can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof 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.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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FAQs for Painter's Forstal
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you come out to Painter's Forstal?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Painter's Forstal?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.