Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Trottiscliffe
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Trottiscliffe. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected as far as can safely be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Trottiscliffe
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We’re often asked to look into cracked or leaning shared chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Trottiscliffe, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Trottiscliffe (ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Trottiscliffe
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Landlord roof surveys in Trottiscliffe: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. With Old Soar Manor about 4 miles south, Trottiscliffe sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live near a park such as Trosley Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Trottiscliffe is about 8 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Trottiscliffe can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our Kent coverage includes Trottiscliffe. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME19 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Church Lane, School Lane and Wrotham Water Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Trottiscliffe, we cover Vigo Village (1 mile north), Fairseat (1 mile north-west), Addington (1 mile south-east), Culverstone Green (2 miles north) and Ryarsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Trottiscliffe
We work in homes and buildings around Wrotham School, Trosley Country Park and The Plough Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (3 miles east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles east).
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Trottiscliffe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Trottiscliffe can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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 photographs.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
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Common questions in Trottiscliffe
How do I find out if my home in Trottiscliffe is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Trottiscliffe?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.