Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Yopps Green, Kent
Landlord roof surveys across Yopps Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Yopps Green
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. If you are worried about ceiling stains reported by tenants and parapets and upstands in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Yopps Green, 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 frequently old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Yopps Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Yopps Green
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
FAQs for Yopps Green
I let a flat near Borough Green & Wrotham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Yopps Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Yopps Green is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Yopps Green?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Nearby places to Yopps Green
What else we do in Yopps Green
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Yopps Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Common roof problems in Yopps Green
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
If you look after a building such as Plaxtol Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you’ll get the report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Landlord roof surveys around Yopps Green
Old Soar Manor, about 1.1 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Yopps Green. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For an older house near a landmark such as Plaxtol Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you let a flat or house near Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Yopps Green is about 5 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. Bookings from Yopps Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN15 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Sheet Hill and Yopps Green, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Sheet Hill (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile west), Ightham (1 mile north-west), Shipbourne (1 mile south) and Oldbury (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Yopps Green
Around Yopps Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, Wrotham School and The Plough Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Yopps Green is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Ightham Court (2.1 miles north) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.6 miles west).
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.