Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Aldington
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Aldington. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Landlord roof survey in Aldington
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Aldington may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Aldington (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Aldington
Roofs on let and shared buildings often get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Martin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What experience they bring
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Places near Aldington
Also in Aldington
Common questions in Aldington
I let a flat near Ham Street station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Aldington listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The size of the roof
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Aldington can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Aldington
Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 3.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Aldington goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Ham Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you look after a building like Aldington Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Aldington and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Aldington is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close. We also cover the places around Aldington: Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Around Aldington
We work in homes and buildings around Walnut Tree Inn and Poulton Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.