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Landlord Roof Survey in Snoll Hatch
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Snoll Hatch, with photos and a clear written report.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Snoll Hatch
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We are often asked to look into standing water on a flat roof and leaks into upper flats, across blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Snoll Hatch, 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 whatever is safely visible, 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 photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Snoll Hatch (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Snoll Hatch
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. The wider area around Snoll Hatch has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 4.5 miles north-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Beltring station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like East Peckham Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Snoll Hatch is about 5 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We survey roofs in Snoll Hatch and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Snoll Hatch is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN12 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Snoll Hatch Road and Addlestead Road and the roads around them. We also cover East Peckham (1 mile north-east), Little Mill (1 mile west), Branbridges (1 mile east), Hale Street (1 mile north-east) and Beltring (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (5 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
What’s near Snoll Hatch
In Snoll Hatch, that means homes and buildings near The Merry Boys pub. The closest station to Snoll Hatch is Beltring station, roughly 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include The Hop Farm Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge Castle (4.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Snoll Hatch
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Blocked gutters over flats
The streets around a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
How it works
It’s useful 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. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Snoll Hatch, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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What affects the price in Snoll Hatch
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Deal with urgent items first
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem normally is.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and letting agents in Snoll Hatch book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Questions from Snoll Hatch
Will you come out to Snoll Hatch?
Yes, Snoll Hatch is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Beltring station?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the building.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.