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Landlord roof survey in Snargate, Kent
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Snargate? You can book a landlord roof survey in Snargate and across Kent.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
Landlord roof survey in Snargate
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the loft space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about cracked or lifting flashings and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Somewhere as small as Snargate, 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
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.
- Where
- Snargate (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Snargate
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take an older house close to Church of St Dunstan: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Snargate is about 8 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. In Snargate, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Snargate is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Landlord roof surveys in TN29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Short Lane and Snargate Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Snargate include Brenzett (1 mile south-east), Ivychurch (2 miles east), Kenardington (3 miles north-west), Hamstreet (3 miles north) and Ruckinge (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Hythe (11 miles east), Hawkinge (15 miles north-east), Tenterden (7 miles north-west) and Cheriton (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Snargate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion pub, among other places. The closest station to Snargate is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles south-east) and Romney 'castle' (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
FAQs for Snargate
Do you cover smaller places like Snargate?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Appledore (Kent) station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Snargate?
Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Snargate?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. To get a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Snargate needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Also in Snargate
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to tell us when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. In a small place like Snargate, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When you need someone else
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full building survey of every part of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Snargate
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses