Kent · London and the South East
Baker's Cross Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Baker's Cross, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Baker's Cross frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
How a landlord roof survey works in Baker's Cross
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. Common reasons to book are leaking joints at party walls and flashings that have come away, on gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Baker's Cross (TN17, TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
When to book a survey in Baker's Cross
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:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
If you live in an older home near Church of St Dunstan, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Baker's Cross
Will you come out to Baker's Cross?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Baker's Cross is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s 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.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How much time does the visit need?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
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Landlord roof surveys in Baker's Cross: local notes
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you live near a park such as Crane Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cranbrook School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Baker's Cross and the surrounding area. Baker's Cross is one of the places in Kent where we work. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN17 and TN18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Baker's Cross, we cover Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Baker's Cross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to White Horse pub, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.