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Landlord Roof Survey in Red Hill
Independent landlord roof surveys in Red Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Standing water on a flat roof
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Red Hill
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Red Hill
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We are often asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, on shared roofs, rented houses and blocks of flats.
Somewhere as small as Red Hill, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Where
- Red Hill (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Red Hill
I let a flat near Wateringbury station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Red Hill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I book a survey in Red Hill?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Red Hill?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Red Hill, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft 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 the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Red Hill
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why book us in Red Hill
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Red Hill
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Places near Red Hill
Also in Red Hill
What we are asked to look at in Red Hill
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Red Hill
Historic houses such as Old Soar Manor, about 4.8 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Red Hill 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Wateringbury station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Shop and office owners around Fremlin Walk may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Red Hill is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Red Hill and the rest of Kent. Red Hill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work.
Every address in ME18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover Teston (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (1 mile south-west), Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west) and Gravesend (12 miles north).
Around Red Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Malling School and North Pole pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Red Hill is Wateringbury station, about 0.8 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Teapot Island (2.7 miles south) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles east).