Kent · London and the South East
Kenardington Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Kenardington, with photographs and a written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys around Kenardington
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Kenardington is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kenardington and the surrounding area. Kenardington is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Kenardington: Hamstreet (2 miles east), Orlestone (2 miles north-east), Snargate (3 miles south-east), Bromley Green (3 miles north-east) and Ruckinge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (12 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles west), Cheriton (14 miles east) and Kennington (8 miles north-east).
Around Kenardington
We work in homes and buildings around World's Wonder pub. The closest station to Kenardington is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kenardington
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later based on what can be seen. It does not give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Village roofs often 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Kenardington (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Kenardington
What we’re asked to look at in Kenardington
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
What affects the price in Kenardington
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Kenardington property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- File each roof report for future reference
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch, so it needs arranging.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What we do, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Kenardington, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Common questions in Kenardington
Will you come out to Kenardington?
Yes, Kenardington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Is my home in Kenardington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you advise on who is responsible under the lease?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Do you need access to all the flats?
We may do. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.