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Landlord Roof Survey in The Brents
Landlord roof surveys in The Brents from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
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Landlord roof survey in The Brents
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Typical surveys look at gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and loose ridge or hip tiles, on converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
In a smaller place like The Brents, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- The Brents (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in The Brents
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
How it works
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. Most surveys take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a smaller place like The Brents, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check the loft space can be accessed
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents frequently choose the package that suits the building.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in The Brents
Is my home in The Brents 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.
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in The Brents?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run seven days a week.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in The Brents
The Brents lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. The wider area around The Brents has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.9 miles south-west. 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.
Take an older house close to Faversham Parish Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Oare Meadow, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Take a building like Davington Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in The Brents, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. The Brents is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around The Brents: Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near The Brents
Around The Brents, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brents Tavern, Oare Meadow and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Other services in The Brents
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Why it is worth a survey now in The Brents
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a smaller place like The Brents, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition