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Landlord roof survey in South Street, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in South Street.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
How a landlord roof survey works in South Street
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. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about blocked gutters over flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like South Street, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- South Street (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for South Street
Can a landlord with a rental near Meopham station book a roof survey?
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 South Street?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
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 at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near South Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What affects the price in South Street
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Why get it checked now?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. For older village homes like those around South Street, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why us?
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Surveys seven days a week
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
South Street homes and their roofs
With Cobham College about 3.3 miles north-east, South Street 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Culverstone Green Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Meopham station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Living close to Trosley Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
South Street is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in South Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover South Street. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include South Street and Chapman's Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in New Street (1 mile west), Priestwood Green (1 mile east), Culverstone Green (1 mile south), Harvel (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Near you in South Street
Around South Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Trosley Country Park and Meopham School and the streets around them. South Street’s nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Leybourne Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles south-east).
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets frequently clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.