Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Silver Street
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Silver Street, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Silver Street
Silver Street lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. 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’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bredgar Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Silver Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Silver Street and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the ME9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Bredgar (1 mile east), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Silver Street
In Silver Street, that means homes and buildings near Westlands School and Cromers Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Silver Street is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Silver Street
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and rented houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked or lifting flashings and leaks into upper flats.
Older buildings in small places like Silver Street may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Silver Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Silver Street
How do I find out if my home in Silver Street is listed?
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.
Is Silver Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Silver Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it’s a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Why act early in Silver Street
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. In a place like Silver Street, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
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’ll confirm the price before booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older rural homes like those around Silver Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.