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Upper Ifield Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Upper Ifield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in Upper Ifield
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it 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’re often asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles, across shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Upper Ifield, many roofs stand in the open, 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Upper Ifield (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect what can be seen safely, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Upper Ifield, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof 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.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Landlord roof surveys around Upper Ifield
Upper Ifield lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses like Cobham College, about 1.9 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Upper Ifield goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces such as Shorne Woods Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Shorne Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Wherever you are in Upper Ifield, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Upper Ifield is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: DA12. If you are just outside Upper Ifield, we cover Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
What’s near Upper Ifield
In Upper Ifield, that means homes and buildings near The Rose and Crown pub, Thamesview School and Shorne Woods Country Park, among other places. Upper Ifield’s nearest station is Higham station, about 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Upper Ifield includes Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
What else we do in Upper Ifield
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Around Upper Ifield, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Upper Ifield questions
Will you come out to Upper Ifield?
Yes, Upper Ifield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Upper Ifield listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.