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Landlord roof survey in Smarden, Kent
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Smarden? You can book a landlord roof survey in Smarden and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Smarden?
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Common reasons to book include:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Landlord roof survey in Smarden
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We survey converted houses, gutters and downpipes and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about cracked or leaning shared chimneys and mortar falling from ridges and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Smarden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Smarden (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Smarden
Is Smarden within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Pluckley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
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What else we do in Smarden
Why get it checked now?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. In a small place like Smarden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book us in Smarden
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Package prices that include VAT
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Smarden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Smarden
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Smarden
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- File each roof report for future reference
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Keep the roof space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Smarden
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Smarden Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Smarden is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Smarden and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Smarden is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN27. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, The Acorns and Water Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Biddenden Green (1 mile north-east), Smarden Bell (1 mile north-west), Monk's Hill (1 mile south-west), Swift's Green (1 mile north-west) and Standen (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Smarden
We work in homes and buildings around The Chequers Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.6 miles east. A little further out are Romden Castle (1 mile east) and Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles south-west).