Kent · London and the South East
Smarden Bell Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Smarden Bell, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking joints at party walls
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Smarden Bell
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
How a landlord roof survey works in Smarden Bell
The lease usually decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and damp or stains in top-floor flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses alike.
In a village or hamlet like Smarden Bell, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few 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. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Smarden Bell (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Smarden Bell frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t 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.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Smarden Bell
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition or when.
We are often asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What they won’t be able to tell you
Smarden Bell homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Smarden Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Smarden Bell and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Smarden Bell. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across TN27 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Bell Lane and Headcorn Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Smarden Bell
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Bell Inn. Smarden Bell’s nearest station is Headcorn station, roughly 2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
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Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls often hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see.
Common questions in Smarden Bell
Is my home in Smarden Bell 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. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Smarden Bell within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How long will you be on site?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Smarden Bell
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.