Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Swattenden, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Swattenden, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Surveys for landlords and agents in Swattenden
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
About our landlord roof survey in Swattenden
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Swattenden and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site normally takes an hour or two for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and cracked or lifting flashings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Swattenden are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Swattenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older cottages and farmhouses around Swattenden can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent view of the roof
- PI and public liability insurance
- Visits on any day of the week
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Deal with urgent items first
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Nearby places to Swattenden
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Swattenden
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Homes near green spaces such as Crane Valley can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. The streets around a church like Congregational Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Cranbrook School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Swattenden is about 12 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Swattenden is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN17 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Swattenden include Hartley (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Baker's Cross (1 mile north-east), Coursehorn (1 mile north-east) and Gill's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north).
What’s near Swattenden
Around Swattenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Duke Of York Public House Little Tudor and Crane Valley, among other places. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.9 miles east).
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Rural addresses near Swattenden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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 safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Swattenden questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Swattenden?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Swattenden in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Swattenden is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a price.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.