Kent · London and the South East
Ulcombe Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Ulcombe from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ulcombe
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, 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, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Older buildings in small places like Ulcombe may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Local roofs in Ulcombe
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. Leeds Castle, about 2.5 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ulcombe. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Harrietsham station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Ulcombe is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Ulcombe is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of ME17 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on The Street and Chapmans Place and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Ulcombe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Harrow Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
What affects the price in Ulcombe
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Around Ulcombe, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- An independent view of the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- File each roof report for future reference
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
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When to book a survey in Ulcombe
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
Ulcombe: your questions answered
Is Ulcombe within the area you cover?
Yes, Ulcombe is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Harrietsham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How it works
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Ulcombe, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.