Kent · London and the South East
Petteridge Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Petteridge? You can book a landlord roof survey in Petteridge and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Petteridge
We survey let and shared roofs in Petteridge and across London and South East England. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. You then get a report with photos. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and worn ridges, hips and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Petteridge, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Petteridge (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Petteridge
What else we do in Petteridge
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Petteridge
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and our case studies.
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 water marks and gaps.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Petteridge
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 3.8 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Petteridge goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Brenchley Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church such as Ebenezer Church (Matfield) are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Petteridge is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Petteridge, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Petteridge and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN12 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Petteridge Lane, Porters Close and Tibbs Court Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Petteridge include Matfield (1 mile north-west), Brenchley (1 mile north-east), Key's Green (1 mile south-west), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-west) and Colt's Hill (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Petteridge
Around Petteridge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Mascalls School, Hop Bine pub and Brenchley Wood. The closest station to Petteridge is Paddock Wood station, roughly 2.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Petteridge include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Petteridge?
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For landlords with property near Paddock Wood station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Petteridge
Do you cover smaller places like Petteridge?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Paddock Wood station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Petteridge
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Petteridge, 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.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.