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Landlord roof survey in Kempe's Corner, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Kempe's Corner, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kempe's Corner
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or lifting flashings and loose ridge or hip tiles, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and gutters and downpipes.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Kempe's Corner (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Kempe's Corner
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, particularly on taller buildings.
We are often asked to look at:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Take a building like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What insurance they carry
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report
Landlord roof surveys in Kempe's Corner: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Godinton House, about 3.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kempe's Corner. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For landlords with property near Wye station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Kempe's Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Kempe's Corner is one of many places we visit across Kent. Kempe's Corner is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across TN25 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Harville Road and Canterbury Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Boughton Corner (1 mile north), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north), Wye (1 mile east), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kempe's Corner
In Kempe's Corner, that means homes and buildings near Wye School, The Tickled Trout pub and Wye School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wye station, about 0.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3 miles south-west) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Kempe's Corner includes Hatch Park.
Different roofs, different checks
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 safely be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Kempe's Corner and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
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What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere like Kempe's Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know 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’s safe.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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FAQs for Kempe's Corner
How do I find out if my home in Kempe's Corner is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Kempe's Corner?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can your report let us know who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
A visit usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Kempe's Corner
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you’re asking contractors to price. Older and listed buildings around Kempe's Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Kempe's Corner
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Prices that include VAT
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Surveys on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.