Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Aldington Frith
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Aldington Frith.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Questions from Aldington Frith
Will you come out to Aldington Frith?
Yes, Aldington Frith is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Aldington Frith?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What does a block roof survey cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How do I book a survey in Aldington Frith?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldington Frith
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. 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. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We’re often asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
In a village or hamlet like Aldington Frith, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Aldington Frith (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Aldington Frith
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Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Aldington Frith
About 5 miles east lies Westenhanger Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Aldington Frith has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Living close to Poulton Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. Landlords with a home close to Ham Street station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Aldington Frith is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Aldington Frith and nearby. Aldington Frith is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN25. That includes homes and businesses on Frith Road, Bourne Road and Priory Road. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Bonnington (1 mile south-east), Clap Hill (1 mile east), Aldington (1 mile east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east) and Postling Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (7 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Near you in Aldington Frith
Around Aldington Frith, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Poulton Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Aldington Frith is Ham Street station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ashford Designer Outlet (3.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Honest limits
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Aldington Frith often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Aldington Frith
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Leaks into upper flats
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- When you will get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area and you will need to arrange it.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Aldington Frith, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.