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Poundsbridge Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Poundsbridge and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Poundsbridge: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Poundsbridge?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Poundsbridge listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be on site?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
That depends on the layout. We may need the loft space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We’ll confirm what we need when you book.
How a landlord roof survey works in Poundsbridge
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you are worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Poundsbridge, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Poundsbridge (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. We check coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings where it’s safe to see them.
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Poundsbridge
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Check the loft space can be accessed
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Poundsbridge, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Poundsbridge
Historic houses such as Penshurst Place, about 1.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Poundsbridge goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For an older house near a landmark such as All Souls Chapel, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you own a rental within reach of Ashurst Kent station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Speldhurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Poundsbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Poundsbridge is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Poundsbridge. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN11 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Penshurst Road and Poundsbridge Hill, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Poundsbridge: Bullingstone (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north-east), Stockland Green (1 mile east) and Langton Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Poundsbridge
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bennett Memorial Diocesan School and The George And Dragon pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 2.8 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Chiddingstone Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Poundsbridge includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
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Can I check my roof myself?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.