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Landlord roof survey in Sole Street, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Sole Street, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How a landlord roof survey works in Sole Street
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and common reasons people get in touch are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and leaks into upper flats.
In a small place like Sole Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Sole Street (DA13, DA12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Sole Street
Other services in Sole Street
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. We give them close attention.
Sole Street questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sole Street?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sole Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you cover Sole Street for landlord roof surveys?
Yes, we do. Sole Street is part of the area we cover.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why it is worth a survey now in Sole Street
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. In a small place like Sole Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Sole Street
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Sole Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Sole Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Sole Street
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling and by then more has been damaged.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Living close to Camer Park Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Local roofs in Sole Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Sole Street, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 0.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Sole Street goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Sole Street station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Room, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Sole Street is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. In Sole Street, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in DA13 and DA12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Scratton Fields, Sole Street and Manor Road. We also cover Gold Street (1 mile east), Round Street (1 mile north), Henley Street (1 mile south-east), Meopham (1 mile south-west) and Foxendown (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Sole Street
We work in homes and buildings around The Railway Inn, Meopham School and Camer Park Country Park, among other places. Sole Street has its own railway station: Sole Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (3.9 miles north) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.