Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Pittswood, Kent
Landlord roof surveys around Pittswood, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Pittswood: what you get
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We’re often asked to look into splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damaged pots and flaunching, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Pittswood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Pittswood (TN11)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Pittswood
About 2.6 miles north lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Pittswood has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Tonbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Pittswood is about 2 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in Pittswood, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Pittswood. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Landlord roof surveys in TN11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High House Lane and Ashes Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Pittswood: Parker's Green (1 mile south), Hadlow (1 mile east), Golden Green (2 miles south-east), Dunk's Green (2 miles north) and Roughway (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north), Northfleet (14 miles north) and Swanley (13 miles north-west).
Around Pittswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Hadlow Primary School and Three Squirrels pub. For rail, the closest station is Tonbridge station, about 3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Pittswood
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Questions from Pittswood
Will you come out to Pittswood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Pittswood is listed?
We can’t 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.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Pittswood?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Common roof problems in Pittswood
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
If you look after a building such as Hadlow Rural Community School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you’ll get the report
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
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Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Pittswood needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- 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.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.