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Charing Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Charing Hill, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
About our landlord roof survey in Charing Hill
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access and we’ll say what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or lifting flashings and blocked gutters over flats.
Some older homes in villages like Charing Hill are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Charing Hill (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
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.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Questions from Charing Hill
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Charing Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
I let a flat near Charing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Charing Hill
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.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Charing Hill homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Charing Hill has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4.2 miles south. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like Charing Church of England Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live near a park such as Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Charing Hill gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Around Charing Hill
We work in homes and buildings around King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Responsibility under a lease
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Charing Hill
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
What happens on the day
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as Charing Hill, 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’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Charing Hill?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?