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Landlord roof survey in Sandway, Kent
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Sandway and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
About our landlord roof survey in Sandway
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Sandway, homes are frequently 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. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Sandway (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Places near Sandway
What else we do in Sandway
Landlord roof surveys in Sandway: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 3.3 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Sandway goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Trees in and around Kiln Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. If you look after a building like Platts Heath Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Sandway, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane. Other places close to Sandway include Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Sandway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and Wishful Thinker pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
Common roof problems in Sandway
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
What affects the price in Sandway
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Sandway
I let a flat near Lenham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandway?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Sandway needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.