Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Newnham, Kent
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Newnham.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Newnham: what you get
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We don’t give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey rented houses, converted houses and blocks of flats, and people most frequently book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
Some older homes in villages like Newnham are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds 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.
- Where
- Newnham (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Newnham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Newnham
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Newnham homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 2.2 miles south-east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Newnham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Teynham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Eastling Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Newnham is one of many places we visit across Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Newnham
Around Newnham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn and Doddington Place Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Newnham is Teynham station, roughly 3.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Nearby places to Newnham
Other services in Newnham
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
You receive a written report with photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Newnham questions
Is my home in Newnham listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Newnham within the area you cover?
Yes, Newnham is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you need access to all the flats?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in so please give residents notice.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or email us for a price.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.