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Landlord roof survey in Windmill Hill, Kent
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Windmill Hill, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaks into upper flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
About our landlord roof survey in Windmill Hill
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access and we will say what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. If you are worried about blocked gutters over flats and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Windmill Hill, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Windmill Hill (DA12, DA11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. On a bungalow or cottage around Windmill Hill, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Windmill Hill
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Windmill Hill
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Windmill Hill
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
What we look for on each type of roof
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.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Windmill Hill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Landlord roof surveys in Windmill Hill: local notes
Windmill Hill lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 3.3 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Windmill Hill goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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 own a rental within reach of Gravesend station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Wrotham Road Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Trees in and around Northfleet Urban Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Windmill Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Gravesend, in Kent. Anywhere in Windmill Hill, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Windmill Hill and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in DA12 and DA11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, Sun Lane and Joy Road. Windmill Hill sits on or near the A227. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Gravesend (1 mile south-east), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Northfleet (1 mile west) and Painters Ash (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Windmill Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St John's Catholic Comprehensive, Mayfield Grammar School and The Waterloo Public House, among other places. The closest station to Windmill Hill is Gravesend station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Gravesham Museum (0.5 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles west). Not far away are Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
Common questions in Windmill Hill
How do I find out if my home in Windmill Hill is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about 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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Gravesend station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.