Kent · London and the South East
Thurnham Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Thurnham, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Flashings that have come away
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Thurnham: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Common reasons to book are flashings that have come away and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on converted houses, gutters and downpipes and rented houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
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.
- Place
- Thurnham (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Thurnham homes and their roofs
Historic houses like Stoneacre, about 2.6 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Thurnham goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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 often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take an older house close to St Mary the Virgin Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Thurnham is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Thurnham as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Every address in ME14 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Thurnham Lane, Aldington Lane and Pilgrims Way and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Detling (1 mile north-west), Bearsted (1 mile south-west), Weavering (2 miles south-west), Grove Green (2 miles west) and Harbourland (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south-west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Thurnham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Horse Wood and Black Horse Public House and the streets around them. Thurnham’s nearest station is Bearsted station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Allington Castle (3.3 miles west) and KIMS hospital (1.4 miles west). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Thurnham needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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What we are asked to look at in Thurnham
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
Take a building like Valley Park School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their report turnaround times
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Blocked gutters cause many leaks into top-floor flats. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. In a place like Thurnham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Thurnham
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Thurnham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Thurnham?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Bearsted station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Thurnham
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.