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Landlord roof survey in Ridgeway, Kent
Independent landlord roof surveys in Ridgeway. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ridgeway
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and blocked gutters over flats.
Older buildings in small places like Ridgeway may be 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 often 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.
- Location
- Ridgeway (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
Places near Ridgeway
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Ridgeway
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like Ridgeway, 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. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Questions from Ridgeway
Is Ridgeway within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Westenhanger station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
When to book a survey in Ridgeway
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlords with a home close to Westenhanger station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Will the report include photos?
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep gutters and outlets clear and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Ridgeway
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 3.6 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Ridgeway goes. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For businesses in and around places like Ashford Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take a building like Smeeth Community Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Ridgeway is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Ridgeway, we can come and survey your property. Across Kent, we cover Ridgeway. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of TN25 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Ridgeway, we cover Smeeth (1 mile east), Brabourne Lees (1 mile east), Lilyvale (1 mile east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Mersham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ridgeway
The closest station to Ridgeway is Westenhanger station, about 3.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park.
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.