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Landlord Roof Survey in Egerton Forstal
Landlord roof surveys in Egerton Forstal, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in Egerton Forstal: what you get
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We’re often asked to look into blocked gutters over flats and worn ridges, hips and verges, across flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and rented houses.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Egerton Forstal (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
Local roofs in Egerton Forstal
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your 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, so the council is the place to ask. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
If you look after a building such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church like Church of St James are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Egerton Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Egerton Forstal is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Egerton Forstal and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across TN27 for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Forstal Road, Forge Lane and Chantlers Meadow or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Mundy Bois (1 mile east) and Egerton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Around Egerton Forstal
The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 2.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1 mile north-west).
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
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.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Agents often choose the package that suits the building.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults typically get worse.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Egerton Forstal
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Egerton Forstal. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Common roof problems in Egerton Forstal
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What exactly goes into their report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they will not be able to tell you
Common questions in Egerton Forstal
Do you cover smaller places like Egerton Forstal?
Yes. Egerton Forstal is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Egerton Forstal is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof, not the whole building. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Also near Egerton Forstal
What else we do in Egerton Forstal
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Egerton Forstal 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.