Kent · London and the South East
Coursehorn Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Coursehorn, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Coursehorn
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaks into upper flats and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Some older homes in villages like Coursehorn 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Coursehorn (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a small place like Coursehorn, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Coursehorn
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Common roof problems in Coursehorn
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
Take a building like Cranbrook School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
Places near Coursehorn
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Useful tips for Coursehorn property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Landlord roof surveys in Coursehorn: local notes
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you live near a park like Crane Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys. The streets around a church such as Church of St Dunstan are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Coursehorn is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Coursehorn can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN17 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Baker's Cross (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile west), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Around Coursehorn
We work in homes and buildings around White Horse pub, Cranbrook Church of England Primary School and Crane Valley. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
Common questions in Coursehorn
Do you cover smaller places like Coursehorn?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Coursehorn?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. If the roof space or a flat roof is reached through a flat, we need access to it, so residents need notice.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Coursehorn?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.