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Flishinghurst Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Flishinghurst, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Flashings that have come away
When you need someone else
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
About our landlord roof survey in Flishinghurst
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. If you’ve noticed chimney stacks in poor repair and flashings that have come away, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Flishinghurst, 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Flishinghurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Flishinghurst, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
FAQs for Flishinghurst
Is Flishinghurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Flishinghurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Flishinghurst listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Flishinghurst?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you need access to all the flats?
It depends on the building. Often we need the loft and certain flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Why get it checked now?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older and listed buildings around Flishinghurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Flishinghurst
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Every finding written up with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Flishinghurst
Historic houses like Scotney Castle, about 4.5 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Flishinghurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Take a building like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Crane Valley, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Flishinghurst are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in TN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Flishinghurst: Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Around Flishinghurst
Around Flishinghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crane Valley and High Weald Academy. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Towns and villages near Flishinghurst
What else we do in Flishinghurst
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Flishinghurst
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks into upper flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you let a flat or house near Marden station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone