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Landlord roof survey in Penshurst, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Penshurst from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Penshurst
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’ve noticed missing or loose roof coverings and gutters overflowing onto walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and blocks of flats alike.
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 often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Penshurst (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Penshurst
The wider area around Penshurst has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 0.4 miles north-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Penshurst station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Penshurst are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Crawley.
Every address in TN11 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Penshurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens and The Leicester Arms Hotel and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Penshurst station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Questions from Penshurst
Can a landlord with a rental near Penshurst station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Penshurst 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
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.
How do I book a survey in Penshurst?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Penshurst?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you live in an older home near Church of St John the Baptist, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their insurance cover
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Towns and villages near Penshurst
What else we do in Penshurst
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
All our prices include VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Penshurst
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Around Penshurst, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Penshurst needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.