Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Rabbit's Cross
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Rabbit's Cross, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof survey in Rabbit's Cross: what you get
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. 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. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are worn ridges, hips and verges and cracked or lifting flashings.
Somewhere as small as Rabbit's Cross, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Rabbit's Cross (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Rabbit's Cross, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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 the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- File each roof report for future reference
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Rabbit's Cross
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Rabbit's Cross
The wider area around Rabbit's Cross has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 3.9 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Rabbit's Cross for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Every address in ME17 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
Around Rabbit's Cross
The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Common roof problems in Rabbit's Cross
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
If you own a rental within reach of Staplehurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How soon the report will arrive
Rabbit's Cross: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Rabbit's Cross?
Yes, Rabbit's Cross is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Rabbit's Cross is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included, but contractors can price from it.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. 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 need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.