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Landlord roof survey in Shirkoak, Kent
Need a landlord roof survey in Shirkoak? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Shirkoak
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Typical surveys look at failed flashings at walls and chimneys and chimney stacks in poor repair, across gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses.
Older buildings in small places like Shirkoak may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Shirkoak (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Shirkoak
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. About 4.8 miles south-west lies Smallhythe Place, a reminder of how long the area around Shirkoak has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Living close to Stone Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you own a rental within reach of Ham Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodchurch Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Shirkoak and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our Kent coverage includes Shirkoak. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of the TN26 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Shirkoak, we cover Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Shirkoak
In Shirkoak, that means homes and buildings near Stone Wood and The Bonny Cravat Inn. The closest station to Shirkoak is Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
How it works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Shirkoak can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Shirkoak questions
Is Shirkoak within the area you cover?
Yes, Shirkoak is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Shirkoak is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all including VAT. Larger buildings are priced to suit. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that is a legal question. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Repeat surveys let you see how the roof is changing which helps with rolling maintenance. Older and listed buildings around Shirkoak may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Prices that include VAT
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Shirkoak
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Shirkoak. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords and agents in Shirkoak book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
What affects the price in Shirkoak
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.