Kent · London and the South East
Speed Gate Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Speed Gate, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Speed Gate
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and gutters and downpipes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Speed Gate are 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Speed Gate (DA3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Speed Gate
Is Speed Gate within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Longfield station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report is sent afterwards by email.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Speed Gate
The wider area around Speed Gate has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 3.2 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Landlords with a home close to Longfield station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Longfield Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Speed Gate and the surrounding area. Our Kent coverage includes Speed Gate and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Landlord roof surveys in DA3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Around Speed Gate
In Speed Gate, that means homes and buildings near The Rising Sun pub, among other places. Speed Gate’s nearest station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Speed Gate, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Speed Gate, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
What happens if roof problems are left?
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 are asking contractors to price. For an older or listed building in a place like Speed Gate, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Speed Gate
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Towns and villages near Speed Gate
Also in Speed Gate
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Speed Gate
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. The report is written in plain language.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere like Speed Gate needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.