Kent · London and the South East
Styants Bottom Landlord Roof Survey
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Styants Bottom and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Styants Bottom
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and cracked or lifting flashings, across shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Styants Bottom, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Styants Bottom (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Styants Bottom: local notes
The wider area around Styants Bottom has a long history of building, with Ightham Mote about 1.9 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Anyone responsible for a site like Ightham Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Kemsing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Styants Bottom can all book landlord roof surveys. Styants Bottom is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN15. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Styants Bottom
Around Styants Bottom, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wrotham School, The Harrow Inn and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kemsing station, about 1 mile north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Also near Styants Bottom
What else we do in Styants Bottom
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Styants Bottom
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Why it is worth a survey now in Styants Bottom
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Styants Bottom can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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FAQs for Styants Bottom
Do you cover smaller places like Styants Bottom?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Styants Bottom listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, we do not advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.