Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Glassenbury, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Glassenbury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can be seen safely.
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
About our landlord roof survey in Glassenbury
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We’re frequently asked to look into missing or loose roof coverings and damaged pots and flaunching, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Older buildings in small places like Glassenbury 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Location
- Glassenbury (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Somewhere like Glassenbury needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- 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.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common questions in Glassenbury
Is Glassenbury within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Glassenbury is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
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, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is usually set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Glassenbury
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Scotney Castle about 4 miles west, Glassenbury sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like High Weald Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Surveys in Glassenbury work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Glassenbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Glassenbury include Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Glassenbury
In Glassenbury, that means homes and buildings near Crane Valley and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Glassenbury
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Anything about access we should know
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Glassenbury
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Homes near green spaces such as Crane Valley can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance