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Landlord Roof Survey in Wrotham Heath
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Wrotham Heath, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Surveys for landlords and agents in Wrotham Heath
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
About our landlord roof survey in Wrotham Heath
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the loft space where there is safe access. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Wrotham Heath, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Wrotham Heath (ME19, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Wrotham Heath
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Wrotham Heath homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Wrotham Heath has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 2.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Wrotham Heath is about 7 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Wrotham Heath and nearby. Wrotham Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME19 and TN15 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as London Road, Sandy Lane and Clearway. We also cover the places around Wrotham Heath: Comp (1 mile south-west), Platt (1 mile south-west), Offham (1 mile east), Borough Green (2 miles west) and Crouch (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Wrotham Heath
In Wrotham Heath, that means homes and buildings near Wrotham School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.7 miles west).
Wrotham Heath: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building.
Will you come out to Wrotham Heath?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Wrotham Heath?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The survey, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Wrotham Heath can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen 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 the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Wrotham Heath, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Wrotham Heath
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wrotham Heath can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Wrotham Heath
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 from what’s visible.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Trees in and around Trosley Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- What the survey won’t cover
- When you will get the report
- Their insurance cover