Kent · London and the South East
Pollhill Landlord Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Pollhill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
About our landlord roof survey in Pollhill
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re often asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and cracked or lifting flashings, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Pollhill, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Pollhill (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Common roof problems in Pollhill
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the price in Pollhill
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Pollhill
Do you cover smaller places like Pollhill?
Yes, Pollhill is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Harrietsham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
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 experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Local roofs in Pollhill
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Pollhill goes. 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. 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. 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.
Trees in and around Kiln Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you live in an older home near Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Pollhill is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Pollhill, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Pollhill and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across ME17 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Horwood Way, Shrubwood Close and Parkfield Close or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Harrietsham (1 mile east), Chegworth (1 mile north-west), Marley (1 mile east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile south) and Broomfield (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
What’s near Pollhill
We work in homes and buildings around The Lenham School, Kiln Wood and The Roebuck Public House, among other places. Pollhill’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (1.5 miles west).
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Pollhill needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.