Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Rolvenden, Kent
Landlord roof surveys across Rolvenden, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
What we are asked to look at in Rolvenden
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you look after a building such as Rolvenden Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you will get the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Landlord roof survey in Rolvenden
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about damaged pots and flaunching and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks alike.
Some older homes in villages like Rolvenden are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Rolvenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Which survey package you book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Rolvenden
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
FAQs for Rolvenden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rolvenden?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Rolvenden?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a small place like Rolvenden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Rolvenden, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Package prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Places near Rolvenden
Other services in Rolvenden
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. It typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Rolvenden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Read more
Local roofs in Rolvenden
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 3.1 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Rolvenden goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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 frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Rolvenden is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Rolvenden and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Rolvenden and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Landlord roof surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on High Street, Sparkeswood Avenue and Glebe Field. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in West Cross (1 mile west), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile north-east), Parkgate (2 miles north) and East End (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Rolvenden
In Rolvenden, that means homes and buildings near The Star Public House. Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (less than half a mile west) and Benenden Hospital (2.4 miles north).