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Landlord roof survey in Finberry, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Finberry, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Finberry: what you get
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We do not give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at cracked or leaning shared chimneys and cracked or lifting flashings, across rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs.
In a small place like Finberry, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Finberry (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
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How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Finberry, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Questions from Finberry
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Yes, that’s 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.
Is my home in Finberry listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you work in Finberry?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Finberry.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Landlord roof surveys in Finberry: local notes
About 4 miles north-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Finberry has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a building such as Finberry Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Finberry and the rest of Kent. Finberry is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Around Finberry
In Finberry, that means homes and buildings near Ashford Green Corridors and John Wallis Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Finberry include Hatch Park.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The size of the roof
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Finberry
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Outbuildings and barns around Finberry are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A photo-illustrated written report
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Check the loft space can be accessed
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.