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Landlord Roof Survey in Platt
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Platt, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in Platt
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. We are often asked to look into worn ridges, hips and verges and gutters overflowing onto walls, on blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Platt, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Platt (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Platt
I let a flat near Borough Green & Wrotham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Platt is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Platt?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Platt?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Platt, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Platt, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Platt
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Local roofs in Platt
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Platt has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 1.9 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you look after a building like Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Platt are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Platt. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across TN15 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Near you in Platt
Around Platt, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wrotham School, The Blue Anchor pub and Wrotham School. The closest station to Platt is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (under half a mile south-east).
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Platt 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.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Outbuildings and barns around Platt are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.