Kent · London and the South East
Swift's Green Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Swift's Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Swift's Green
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Typical surveys look at chimney stacks in poor repair and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across converted houses, shared roofs and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Swift's Green may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Swift's Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Swift's Green
Is Swift's Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Swift's Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Landlord roof surveys in Swift's Green: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Whatever the street in Swift's Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early. For landlords with property near Headcorn station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In Swift's Green, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Swift's Green and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN27 for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Swift's Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn, among other places. Swift's Green’s nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
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What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Swift's Green 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.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Tips that help
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.