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Landlord roof survey in Capel Cross, Kent
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Capel Cross? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Capel Cross and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Landlord roof survey in Capel Cross: what you get
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at loose ridge or hip tiles and gutters overflowing onto walls, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
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 often the first to give way.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Capel Cross (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Outbuildings and barns around Capel Cross are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Capel Cross
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Places near Capel Cross
Also in Capel Cross
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Capel Cross, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in Capel Cross: local notes
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 3.4 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Capel Cross goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Horsmonden Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to The Gill is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. For landlords with property near Marden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Capel Cross is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Capel Cross and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Capel Cross is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Grovehurst Lane and Goudhurst Road. We also cover Broad Ford (1 mile south), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile south-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
What’s near Capel Cross
In Capel Cross, that means homes and buildings near The Gill and The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south).
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Capel Cross: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Capel Cross is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Marden station?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I book a survey in Capel Cross?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Do you cover Capel Cross for landlord roof surveys?
Yes, we do. Capel Cross is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.