Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Charing Heath, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Charing Heath, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Charing Heath
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks, and people most frequently book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Charing Heath may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Charing Heath (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Charing Heath needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Landlord roof surveys in Charing Heath: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Historic houses like Godinton House, about 4.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Charing Heath goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Charing Heath is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Charing Heath is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN27. Whether your property is on Wind Hill Lane, Cherry Tree Road and Charing Heath Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Lenham Heath (1 mile north-west), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south-west), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing (1 mile east) and Cold Harbour (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Charing Heath
In Charing Heath, that means homes and buildings near The Red Lion Inn. The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.9 miles west).
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Common questions in Charing Heath
Will you come out to Charing Heath?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Charing Heath is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Charing Heath?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Roof spaces and lofts
Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay or none at all. The report records the underlay where it is visible.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Older and listed buildings around Charing Heath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
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For landlords and managing agents
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Charing Heath
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks