Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Sandling, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Sandling. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sandling
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and cracked or lifting flashings.
Some older homes in villages like Sandling 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Sandling (ME14, ME16, ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Sandling, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Sandling
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Towns and villages near Sandling
Also in Sandling
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
Why act early in Sandling
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Outbuildings and barns around Sandling are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Sandling
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Sandling has a long history of building, with Stoneacre about 4.2 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you run a business near Fremlin Walk, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sandling Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. In Sandling, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of ME14, ME16 and ME20 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane. You will find Sandling on the M20, so it is easy for us to get to. Other places close to Sandling include Abbey Gate (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Sandling
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Yew Tree pub, Tyland Barn and The Maplesden Noakes School. The closest station to Sandling is Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (2 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
Sandling questions
Is Sandling within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can a landlord with a rental near Maidstone East station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we are asked to look at in Sandling
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For landlords with property near Maidstone East station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report