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Landlord roof survey in Newtown, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Newtown from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
How a landlord roof survey works in Newtown
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, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t give repair costs but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. We survey blocks of flats, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are damaged pots and flaunching and choked outlets and gutters.
In a smaller place like Newtown, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Newtown (TN24, TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Newtown homes and their roofs
Godinton House, about 2.9 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Newtown. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Ashford Green Corridors can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. If you look after a building such as East Stour Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Newtown, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Newtown is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN24 and TN23 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Around Newtown
In Newtown, that means homes and buildings near The North School, The Albion Inn and Ashford Green Corridors, among other places. Newtown’s nearest station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Newtown includes Hatch Park.
Useful tips for Newtown property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Nearby places to Newtown
Also in Newtown
Why get it checked now?
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Blocked gutters on homes around Newtown overflow and soak walls. Dealing with the cause is simple; drying out a wall is not.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book us in Newtown
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Newtown
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Homes around Newtown frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Keep pets in another room
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
FAQs for Newtown
Is my home in Newtown listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Newtown?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How long does a landlord roof survey take?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
How do I book a survey in Newtown?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
What we look for on each type of roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Newtown, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.