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Landlord roof survey in Westwood, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Westwood. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Westwood
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bean Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
How a landlord roof survey works in Westwood
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or lifting flashings and worn ridges, hips and verges.
Somewhere as small as Westwood, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Westwood (DA13, DA2)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we’re given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Nearby places to Westwood
Also in Westwood
Westwood homes and their roofs
Westwood lies within about 5 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. The wider area around Westwood has a long history of building, with Cobham College about 4.6 miles east. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Longfield station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Homes near green spaces such as Longfield Chalk Bank can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Westwood is about 3 miles south of Swanscombe, in Kent. Westwood is one of many places we visit across Kent. Westwood is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the DA13 and DA2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Westwood Road and Highcross Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Westwood include Grubb Street (1 mile south-west), Green Street Green (1 mile west), Bean (1 mile north-west), St Margarets (2 miles west) and Darenth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Westwood
In Westwood, that means homes and buildings near Longfield Academy, Longfield Chalk Bank and Railway Tavern, among other places. The closest station to Westwood is Longfield station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Stone Museum of Geology (3.3 miles north-west) and Bluewater (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Westwood include Sawyers Lake.
Questions from Westwood
Is my home in Westwood listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Westwood?
Frequently, yes. Westwood is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be and we’ll say so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Why act early in Westwood
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Outbuildings and barns around Westwood are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% of customers satisfied
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Weekday and weekend surveys
What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Westwood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What affects the price in Westwood
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.