Kent · London and the South East
Hazel Street Landlord Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Hazel Street.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hazel Street
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, 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 clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and mortar falling from ridges and verges, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and converted houses alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Hazel Street (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Hazel Street
With Scotney Castle about 2.7 miles south, Hazel Street sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you own a rental within reach of Paddock Wood station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Hazel Street is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. In Hazel Street, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Hazel Street is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Lamberhurst Road and Spelmonden Road or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Hazel Street, we cover Horsmonden (1 mile north-east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-east), Capel Cross (1 mile east), Broad Ford (1 mile east) and Palmer's Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Around Hazel Street
Around Hazel Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard. The nearest railway station is Paddock Wood station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.1 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Hazel Street can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Do you need a landlord roof survey in Hazel Street?
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
If you look after a building such as Horsmonden Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
The roof space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it is safe looking for water marks and gaps.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work, so a clear record helps.
Nearby places to Hazel Street
What else we do in Hazel Street
Questions from Hazel Street
Is Hazel Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Hazel Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Hazel Street is listed?
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.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
It depends on the building. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.