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Landlord roof survey in Ashurst, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Ashurst, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Local roofs in Ashurst
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Historic houses such as Groombridge Place, about 1.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Ashurst goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Martin of Tours, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Ashurst can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN3. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Ashurst include Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Ashurst
Ashurst has its own railway station: Ashurst Kent station. Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Landlord roof survey in Ashurst
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We are often asked to look into failed flashings at walls and chimneys and gutters overflowing onto walls, across blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Ashurst (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Ashurst
We confirm the exact price before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Ashurst questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashurst Kent station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Ashurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Ashurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Ashurst?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
Also near Ashurst
Also in Ashurst
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Ashurst
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a hamlet or village like Ashurst, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.