Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Warmlake
Landlord roof surveys in Warmlake from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
About our landlord roof survey in Warmlake
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Warmlake and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photos. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are choked outlets and gutters and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Warmlake 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Warmlake (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Outbuildings and barns around Warmlake are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Warmlake
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Also near Warmlake
What else we do in Warmlake
The survey, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere like Warmlake needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Warmlake
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll 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. Stoneacre, about 2.1 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Warmlake. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Hollingbourne station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Sutton Valence Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Warmlake is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Warmlake, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Warmlake is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys.
Every address in ME17 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Warmlake Orchard, Oast Gardens and Maidstone Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Five Wents (1 mile north), Sutton Valence (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile north) and Chart Sutton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Around Warmlake
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Plough Inn. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.6 miles north) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north-east).
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Warmlake
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Hollingbourne station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Is Warmlake within the area you cover?
Yes. Warmlake is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Warmlake?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
We are often asked to look at:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What follow-up you get after the report