Kent · London and the South East
Pluckley Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Pluckley and across Kent.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord and commercial surveys in Pluckley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
About our landlord roof survey in Pluckley
We survey let and shared roofs in Pluckley and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. You then get a report with photos. We survey converted houses, rented houses and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks into upper flats and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Pluckley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Pluckley (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Every price we give includes 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.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Pluckley homes and their roofs
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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Godinton House about 3.6 miles east, Pluckley sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Pluckley Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Nicholas, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Pluckley is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Pluckley, we can come and survey your property. Pluckley is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN27 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Station Road and Smarden Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-west), Fir Toll (1 mile south), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Little Chart (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Davington (11 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Pluckley
In Pluckley, that means homes and buildings near The Black Horse Inn. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (2.8 miles south-west).
Checking the roof from ground level
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Pluckley needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Pluckley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Will you come out to Pluckley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How long will you be at the property?
Most surveys take between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.