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Landlord roof survey in Chiddingstone Hoath, Kent
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 Chiddingstone Hoath, with photos and a clear written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chiddingstone Hoath
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told beforehand. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need when you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. Typical surveys look at leaking joints at party walls and ceiling stains reported by tenants, across rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Chiddingstone Hoath, homes are frequently 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Chiddingstone Hoath (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Chiddingstone Hoath: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Chiddingstone Hoath is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Cowden station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Chiddingstone Hoath
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlord roof surveys around Chiddingstone Hoath
About 1.6 miles north lies Chiddingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Chiddingstone Hoath has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Chiddingstone Hoath are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Chiddingstone Hoath and the places around it. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN8 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Chiddingstone Hoath: Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Around Chiddingstone Hoath
Around Chiddingstone Hoath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Rock Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Chiddingstone Hoath
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
If you own a rental within reach of Cowden station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their insurance cover
- What experience they bring
- How long the report takes to arrive
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Chiddingstone Hoath can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
Leave it or get it looked at?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Older and listed buildings around Chiddingstone Hoath may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Chiddingstone Hoath
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Prices that include VAT
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof