Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Ashbank
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Ashbank. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
FAQs for Ashbank
Is my home in Ashbank listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you cover smaller places like Ashbank?
Yes. Ashbank is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Ashbank?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. To get a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
About our landlord roof survey in Ashbank
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe viewpoint including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you are worried about gutters overflowing onto walls and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Ashbank, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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 is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Ashbank (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Why it is worth a survey now in Ashbank
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a place like Ashbank, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Ashbank
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Ashbank, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Related advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Ashbank homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will 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. Leeds Castle, about 0.6 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ashbank. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like St Nicholas's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near Hollingbourne station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Ashbank get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Ashbank is one of the places in Kent where we work.
We cover every part of ME17 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on George Lane and Wykeham Grove or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Ashbank
Around Ashbank, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Ashbank includes Detling Hill.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Ashbank?
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
If you look after a building such as Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included