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Landlord Roof Survey in Challock
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Challock, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Challock
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats alike.
In a village or hamlet like Challock, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Challock (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we look at them closely.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Challock?
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For landlords with property near Wye station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
Why it is worth a survey now in Challock
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. We check the roof, not just the symptoms. Older cottages and farmhouses around Challock can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
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Landlord roof surveys in Challock: 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. The wider area around Challock has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.9 miles north. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Challock Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Challock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Challock, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Challock and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across TN25 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Chapmans Close, Blind Lane and Old Clock House Green or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Challock include Pested (1 mile north), Paddock (1 mile west), Stocker's Head (3 miles west), Badlesmere (3 miles north) and Throwley Forstal (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Around Challock
In Challock, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers pub and The Hayesbrook School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 3.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.6 miles south).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Challock
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Challock: your questions answered
Will you come out to Challock?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Challock?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Older roofs in small places like Challock can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.