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Landlord Roof Survey in Cranbrook Common
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Cranbrook Common and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlord roof survey in Cranbrook Common
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof 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 confirm what we need when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Cranbrook Common, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Cranbrook Common (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common questions in Cranbrook Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cranbrook Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can a landlord with a rental near Staplehurst station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. Surveys run on any day of the week.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Can I check my roof myself?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
Before and after the survey
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
Nearby places to Cranbrook Common
Other services in Cranbrook Common
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Cranbrook Common
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, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper 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.
If you look after a building like Cranbrook School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Cranbrook Common, we can survey the roof. Cranbrook Common is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN17. We also cover Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
What’s near Cranbrook Common
In Cranbrook Common, that means homes and buildings near The Bull Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
Common roof problems in Cranbrook Common
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlords with a home close to Staplehurst station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- When you’ll get the report
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Cranbrook Common, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.