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Landlord roof survey in Willington, Kent
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Willington? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Willington and across Kent.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Willington
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed damp or stains in top-floor flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Willington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Willington (ME15, ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Willington: local notes
With Stoneacre about 0.9 miles east, Willington sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Living close to Mote Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Willington is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Willington across London and South East England. Willington is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys.
We cover every part of ME15 and ME17 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Essex Road, Oxford Road and Sutton Road, all of which we cover. You will find Willington on the A274, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Willington: Shepway (1 mile west), Otham (1 mile south-east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Bearsted (2 miles north-east) and Weavering (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Around Willington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to New Line Learning Academy, Senacre Technology College and Mote Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Willington
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
Why act early in Willington
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. Arranging work in a smaller place like Willington is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Willington does not change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Willington
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Landlords and letting agents in Willington book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
When to book a survey in Willington
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
If you own a rental within reach of Bearsted station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
FAQs for Willington
Will you come out to Willington?
Yes, Willington is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bearsted station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Other services in Willington
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.