Kent · London and the South East
Hemsted Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Hemsted, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hemsted
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hemsted. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
About our landlord roof survey in Hemsted
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and choked outlets and gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Hemsted, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. 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 usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Hemsted (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings as far as can safely be seen.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Hemsted frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Read more
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to let us know when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hemsted
Hemsted lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Westenhanger Castle, about 3.1 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hemsted. Older roofs nearby frequently mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Surveys in Hemsted work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Hemsted include Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hemsted
The closest station to Hemsted is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Hemsted
Is the coastal weather around Hemsted hard on roofs?
It can do. Hemsted is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Westenhanger station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Hemsted?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details as you book.
Places near Hemsted
What else we do in Hemsted
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses