Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Wrotham
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Wrotham, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wrotham
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are flashings that have come away and damaged pots and flaunching.
Somewhere as small as Wrotham, 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. 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’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Wrotham (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Wrotham property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
FAQs for Wrotham
Will you come out to Wrotham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we will arrange another day with you.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
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 can only inspect what we are given access to.
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. Outbuildings and barns around Wrotham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Photos and a written report every time
How the survey works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Wrotham can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
What we can’t see
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Responsibility under a lease
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
When to book a survey in Wrotham
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
If you look after a building such as Wrotham School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What insurance they carry
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Towns and villages near Wrotham
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Wrotham homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Wrotham has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 3.2 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Homes near green spaces like Trosley Country Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Wrotham is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wrotham is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN15 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Old London Road and West Street or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Wrotham: Labour-in-vain (1 mile north), Fairseat (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north) and Vigo Village (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Around Wrotham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The George And Dragon Public House, Borough Green Primary School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Wrotham is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2 miles south-east) and Ightham Court (1.3 miles south-west).
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Wrotham, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.