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Landlord roof survey in Newchurch, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Newchurch, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
About our landlord roof survey in Newchurch
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We’re often asked to look into chimney stacks in poor repair and choked outlets and gutters, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Newchurch, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often 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 is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Newchurch (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Newchurch
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it’s one opinion against another. Older cottages and farmhouses around Newchurch can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Common roof problems in Newchurch
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Flashings that have come away
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What they will not be able to tell you
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Newchurch can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Questions from Newchurch
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Newchurch?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Newchurch within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we’re allowed to be, and the report says so.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Nearby places to Newchurch
Also in Newchurch
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- File each roof report for future reference
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Newchurch
Newchurch lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than 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. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Ham Street station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Newchurch is about 7 miles west of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Newchurch and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in TN29 is covered for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Links Close, Church View and Patchways. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles south), Postling Green (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles east) and St Mary's Bay (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (10 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles east).
Around Newchurch
We work in homes and buildings around The Black Bull Public House, among other places. Newchurch’s nearest station is Ham Street station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Romney 'castle' (3.8 miles south) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.