Kent · London and the South East
The Platt Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around The Platt, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in The Platt
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We are frequently asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and worn ridges, hips and verges, across flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and rented houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- The Platt (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. They’re checked where safe access allows.
What else we do in The Platt
Surveys for landlords and agents in The Platt
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in The Platt. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes an hour or two at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like The Platt, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in The Platt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Common roof problems in The Platt
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Alban: the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- How big the roof is
- Which survey package you book
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Landlord roof surveys around The Platt
Wadhurst Castle, about 3 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around The Platt. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Shop and office owners around The Corn Exchange may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you let a flat or house near Frant station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
The Platt is about 4 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Roofs in The Platt get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Landlord roof surveys in TN3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Frant (1 mile north), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Eridge Green (2 miles north-west), Town Row (3 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north), Tonbridge (8 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in The Platt
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George Public House and Eridge Park. The closest station to The Platt is Frant station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Corn Exchange (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Common questions in The Platt
Do you cover smaller places like The Platt?
Yes. The Platt is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Frant station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. Outbuildings and barns around The Platt are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in The Platt
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.