Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Fleeden, Kent
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Fleeden. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof survey in Fleeden
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. We survey rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are blocked gutters over flats and leaks into upper flats.
Older buildings in small places like Fleeden may be 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. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Fleeden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Fleeden
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll 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. About 2.2 miles north-east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Fleeden has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as John Wallis Academy, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Homes near green spaces like Ashford Community Woodland can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you run a business near County Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Fleeden is about 3 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Fleeden gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN26 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Daniel's Water (1 mile north), Chilmington Green (1 mile east), Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Shadoxhurst (2 miles south) and Stanhope (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north-west), Ashford (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (13 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
What’s near Fleeden
Around Fleeden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ashford Community Woodland, among other places. The closest station to Fleeden is Pluckley station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are County Square (3.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (4.9 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Rural addresses near Fleeden can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Outbuildings and barns around Fleeden are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
FAQs for Fleeden
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Fleeden?
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.
Will you come out to Fleeden?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How do I book a survey in Fleeden?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We record anything visible.