Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Shadoxhurst, Kent
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Shadoxhurst, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
About our landlord roof survey in Shadoxhurst
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across rented houses, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
In a village or hamlet like Shadoxhurst, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a small place like Shadoxhurst, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in Shadoxhurst: local notes
With Godinton House about 3.7 miles north, Shadoxhurst sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places such as Ashford Designer Outlet, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Shadoxhurst, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Shadoxhurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Surveys in TN26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Shadoxhurst: Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
What’s near Shadoxhurst
Around Shadoxhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stone Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Orlestone Forest.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Shadoxhurst
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot 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.
Also near Shadoxhurst
Also in Shadoxhurst
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Shadoxhurst
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
Landlords with a home close to Ham Street station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What follow-up you get after the report
Questions from Shadoxhurst
I let a flat near Ham Street station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Shadoxhurst 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. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Shadoxhurst in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Shadoxhurst and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are 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.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shadoxhurst
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shadoxhurst. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.