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Landlord roof survey in Potters Corner, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Potters Corner and across Kent.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
About our landlord roof survey in Potters Corner
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. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Potters Corner (TN25, TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Potters Corner homes and their roofs
About 1.2 miles south-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Potters Corner has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Goat Lees Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Potters Corner is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Potters Corner and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of TN25 and TN26 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Potters Corner include Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Potters Corner
In Potters Corner, that means homes and buildings near Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre and The Hayesbrook School. Potters Corner’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east. A little further out are County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Potters Corner includes Hatch Park.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Potters Corner
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Common roof problems in Potters Corner
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Look out for signs like these:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
For businesses in and around places such as County Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Tips that help
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Which survey package you book
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Common questions in Potters Corner
Is my home in Potters Corner listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Potters Corner?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Potters Corner?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. The lease normally decides who is responsible, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we will need to go in, so residents need notice.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is 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 roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Potters Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.