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Fordcombe Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fordcombe. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
How a landlord roof survey works in Fordcombe
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. You get 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 damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and loose ridge or hip tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Fordcombe, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it typically takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Fordcombe, access is often 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 start with what you know about the building and its history.
- 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.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Arrange a survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Fordcombe, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. We note what we can see.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
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 and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Landlord roof surveys in Fordcombe: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. With Groombridge Place about 1.8 miles south, Fordcombe sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Corn Exchange, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Fordcombe, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
All of TN3 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fordcombe
We work in homes and buildings around Chafford Arms and the streets around them. Fordcombe’s nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
What affects the price in Fordcombe
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Common questions in Fordcombe
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashurst Kent station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Fordcombe?
Yes. Fordcombe is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fordcombe
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.