Kent · London and the South East
Plaxtol Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Plaxtol, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Plaxtol
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we are allowed to reach. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats, on converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Plaxtol, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Plaxtol (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Plaxtol often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked 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
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Booking a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Plaxtol, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Plaxtol
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Living close to Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Plaxtol
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 0.7 miles north-east, show how far back building in the area around Plaxtol goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Anyone responsible for a site like Plaxtol Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Plaxtol Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Plaxtol is about 4 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Plaxtol for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Plaxtol is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, St Hildas and Long Mill Lane. We also cover the places around Plaxtol: Dunk's Green (1 mile south), Roughway (1 mile south-east), Claygate Cross (1 mile north), Crouch (1 mile north) and Basted (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south).
What’s near Plaxtol
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kentish Rifleman Public House and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.6 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Plaxtol includes Barden Lake.
Towns and villages near Plaxtol
What else we do in Plaxtol
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
Questions from Plaxtol
Can a landlord with a rental near Borough Green & Wrotham station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Is Plaxtol within the area you cover?
Yes. Plaxtol is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How do I book a survey in Plaxtol?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
To arrange a survey, ring 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 booking.