Kent · London and the South East
Small Hythe Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Small Hythe? You can book a landlord roof survey in Small Hythe and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
About our landlord roof survey in Small Hythe
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. Typical surveys look at damaged pots and flaunching and cracked or lifting flashings, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Small Hythe, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Small Hythe (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Towns and villages near Small Hythe
What else we do in Small Hythe
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. Any problems are photographed.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Small Hythe questions
Do you cover Small Hythe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Small Hythe?
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 as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. We survey the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s 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.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Small Hythe
Smallhythe Place, about 0.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Small Hythe. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a building such as Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Small Hythe is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Small Hythe is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Small Hythe and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Broad Tenterden (1 mile north), Tenterden (2 miles north), Strood (2 miles north-west), Rolvenden Layne (3 miles west) and Rolvenden (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (11 miles north-west) and Stanhope (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Small Hythe
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (4.8 miles north-west) and Smallhythe Place (under half a mile south). The countryside around Small Hythe includes Flatropers Wood.
How the survey works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Small Hythe often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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What you can safely check yourself
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Small Hythe
On a shared roof, disagreements are easier to settle with a clear record. Without a survey, it is one opinion against another. Outbuildings and barns around Small Hythe are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Small Hythe
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What we’re asked to look at in Small Hythe
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause from what’s visible.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Take an older house close to Church of St John the Baptist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
What to check before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price