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Ryarsh Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Ryarsh, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ryarsh
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and the problems we are asked to look at most are mortar falling from ridges and verges and parapets and upstands in poor repair.
Some older homes in villages like Ryarsh are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Ryarsh (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Ryarsh often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Ryarsh
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, particularly on taller buildings.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Ryarsh homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Starkey Castle about 4.6 miles north-east, Ryarsh sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Trees in and around Leybourne Lakes Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Landlords with a home close to West Malling station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Surveys in Ryarsh work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Ryarsh is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME19 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Ryarsh include Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
What’s near Ryarsh
We work in homes and buildings around Leybourne Lakes Country Park, The Holmesdale School and The Duke Of Wellington Public House. The closest station to Ryarsh is West Malling station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Common questions in Ryarsh
I let a flat near West Malling station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ryarsh?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.