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Landlord roof survey in Folly Town, Kent
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- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlord roof survey in Folly Town
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. If you are worried about parapets and upstands in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Folly Town 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 often matched when work is done.
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.
- Where
- Folly Town (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Folly Town
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we are coming
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Places near Folly Town
What else we do in Folly Town
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Folly Town
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
If you look after a building such as Wye School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Wye station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Folly Town is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Folly Town for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Folly Town is one of the places in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN25 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 Hastingleigh (1 mile east), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (1 mile west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Wye (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Near you in Folly Town
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bowl Inn, among other places. Folly Town’s nearest station is Wye station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Folly Town, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What we can’t see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Outbuildings and barns around Folly Town are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from Folly Town
Is my home in Folly Town listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
I let a flat near Wye station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Folly Town?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.