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Landlord Roof Survey in Weavering
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Weavering and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Weavering: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We are often asked to look into splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and gutters overflowing onto walls, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like Weavering, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The report records the let or shared roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Weavering (ME14, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. For a survey in Weavering, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Local roofs in Weavering
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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. About 1.7 miles south-east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around Weavering has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. The streets around a church such as Holy Cross Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Bearsted station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Weavering is about 1 mile east of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Weavering and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Weavering.
Surveys in ME14 and ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Ames Avenue, Birkdale Lane and Fauchon's Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Bearsted (1 mile east), Grove Green (1 mile north-west), Penenden Heath (1 mile north-west), Foley Park (1 mile north-west) and Shepway (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Weavering
Typical jobs here are in homes near Vinters Valley Park, Valley Park School and Bell Inn. Weavering’s nearest station is Bearsted station, about 0.8 miles east. Nearby you will also find Maidstone Carriage Museum (1.6 miles west) and The Mall Maidstone (1.4 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Weavering
How do I find out if my home in Weavering is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
I let a flat near Bearsted station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access as you book.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s 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.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
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How we price landlord roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Weavering, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Why act early in Weavering
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. With lower homes, common in places like Weavering, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A written report with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it is safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.