Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Charcott
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Charcott, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Charcott
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. The wider area around Charcott has a long history of building, with Chiddingstone Castle about 1.9 miles south-west. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Penshurst station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Charcott is about 4 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Roofs in Charcott get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Hall's Green (1 mile north), Woodhatch (2 miles north-east), Bough Beech (2 miles west), Sevenoaks Weald (2 miles north) and Goathurst Common (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south-east), Tonbridge (4 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (9 miles east).
Around Charcott
Around Charcott, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Greyhound pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Penshurst station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (1.9 miles south-west) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Charcott includes Barden Lake.
Landlord roof survey in Charcott
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ceiling stains reported by tenants and flashings that have come away.
Somewhere as small as Charcott, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s 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.
- Place
- Charcott (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Charcott
Also in Charcott
Useful tips for Charcott property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Report times depend on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Charcott can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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 be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
FAQs for Charcott
I let a flat near Penshurst station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Charcott?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I book a survey in Charcott?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Common roof problems in Charcott
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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
The streets around a church such as Church of St Luke are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is added on top
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Charcott
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.