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Landlord roof survey in Platt's Heath, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Platt's Heath. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
How a landlord roof survey works in Platt's Heath
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’re worried about worn ridges, hips and verges and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Platt's Heath, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Platt's Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Platt's Heath, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Platt's Heath
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Platt's Heath homes and their roofs
The wider area around Platt's Heath has a long history of building, with Leeds Castle about 3 miles north-west. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Lenham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Platts Heath Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Platt's Heath get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Platt's Heath: Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Around Platt's Heath
In Platt's Heath, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, Wishful Thinker pub and The Lenham School, among other places. The closest station to Platt's Heath is Lenham station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
Platt's Heath questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lenham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Platt's Heath?
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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.