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Landlord roof survey in Priestwood, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Priestwood from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlord roof survey in Priestwood
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. We’re often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Priestwood, 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Priestwood (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Priestwood
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Older cottages and farmhouses around Priestwood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Priestwood
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
FAQs for Priestwood
Do you cover smaller places like Priestwood?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sole Street station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is this an asbestos survey?
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.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Priestwood?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Priestwood
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Priestwood and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we’re asked to look at in Priestwood
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is added on top
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Priestwood 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’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Priestwood
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof surveys around Priestwood
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Cobham College about 2.6 miles north-east, Priestwood 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take an older house close to Church of Our Lady of the Meadow: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Take a building like Meopham School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Priestwood is about 5 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever you are in Priestwood, we can come and survey your property. Priestwood is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: DA13. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Chandler's Hill, Chandler's Road and Priestwood Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Priestwood Green (1 mile south-west), Harvel (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile west), Foxendown (1 mile north) and Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Near you in Priestwood
In Priestwood, that means homes and buildings near Camer Park Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm.