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Landlord roof survey in West Farleigh, Kent
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in West Farleigh? You can book a landlord roof survey in West Farleigh and across Kent.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in West Farleigh
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed ponding or splits on flat roofs and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like West Farleigh, 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. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- West Farleigh (ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in West Farleigh
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 will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near All Saints Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Living close to Quarry Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from West Farleigh are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover West Farleigh and the places around it.
We work across the ME15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in West Farleigh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Quarry Wood and The Tickled Trout pub. West Farleigh’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like West Farleigh can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in West Farleigh
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in West Farleigh
Do you cover smaller places like West Farleigh?
Yes, West Farleigh is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in West Farleigh listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey seven days a week.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How we price landlord roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
When to book a survey in West Farleigh
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Anyone responsible for a site like Oakwood Park Grammar School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For older village homes like those around West Farleigh, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Read our cost guide or our case studies.