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Landlord Roof Survey in South Stour
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in South Stour.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
Landlord roof survey in South Stour
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We are often asked to look into choked outlets and gutters and cracked or leaning shared chimneys, across gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs.
In a village or hamlet like South Stour, 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. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- South Stour (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around South Stour frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlord roof surveys around South Stour
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Godinton House about 4.8 miles north-west, South Stour sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Take a building like Finberry Primary School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. Trees in and around Poulton Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. South Stour gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside South Stour, we cover Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Landmarks near South Stour
Typical jobs here are in homes near Poulton Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Stour include Hatch Park.
South Stour: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashford International station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Will you come out to South Stour?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
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, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Honest limits
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- How big the roof is
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
For a price for your roof in South Stour, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a place like South Stour, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in South Stour
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Visits on any day of the week
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Practical tips
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.