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Landlord Roof Survey in Swanton
Landlord roof surveys in Swanton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof survey in Swanton
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there is safe access. Typical surveys look at cracked or leaning shared chimneys and blocked gutters over flats, on rented houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Swanton, 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Swanton (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Swanton questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wateringbury station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building.
Is my home in Swanton listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Swanton?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We look at the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Swanton
About 1.5 miles west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Swanton has been built on. 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Dunstan, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building like Mereworth Community Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you let a flat or house near Wateringbury station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Swanton is about 5 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Swanton and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Swanton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME18 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include West Peckham (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile east), Herne Pound (1 mile north-east) and Roughway (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south-west).
Around Swanton
Around Swanton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Swan on the Green pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.8 miles north-west).
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, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Swanton, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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 the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Nearby places to Swanton
Also in Swanton
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we look at them closely.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What this survey can’t tell you
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.