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Landlord Roof Survey in Yalding
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Yalding. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
Landlord roof survey in Yalding: what you get
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the loft space and the 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. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and cracked or lifting flashings, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and blocks of flats.
In a small place like Yalding, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Yalding (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Yalding
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Yalding
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
Places near Yalding
What else we do in Yalding
Why act early in Yalding
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Yalding, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Yalding 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
FAQs for Yalding
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Yalding?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Yalding?
Yes. Yalding is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Yalding?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs, so call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Yalding homes and their roofs
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Yalding station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live near a park such as Quarry Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to St Peter's and St Paul's Church: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Yalding is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Yalding, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Landlord roof surveys in ME18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Windmill Path and Blunden Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Yalding: Congelow (1 mile south), Benover (1 mile south), Hunton (1 mile south-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile north-west) and Laddingford (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Yalding
Typical jobs here are in homes near Quarry Wood and The Walnut Tree Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Yalding station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.8 miles south-west).
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report comes with photos and written recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.