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Speldhurst Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Speldhurst and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlord roof surveys in Speldhurst: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Penshurst Place, about 2.1 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Speldhurst. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For businesses in and around places such as Royal Victoria Place, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Tunbridge Wells station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Speldhurst is about 2 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Speldhurst. Our Kent coverage includes Speldhurst. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN3. Whether your property is on Northfields, St Mary's Lane and Penshurst Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Speldhurst: Bullingstone (1 mile south-west), Poundsbridge (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile east), Printstile (1 mile north) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east), Edenbridge (8 miles north-west) and Allington (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Speldhurst
In Speldhurst, that means homes and buildings near Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, The George And Dragon pub and Rose Hill School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Place (2.4 miles south-east) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Speldhurst include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
About our landlord roof survey in Speldhurst
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 when booking. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. We survey rented houses, flat roofs on blocks and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and cracked or leaning shared chimneys.
Some older homes in villages like Speldhurst are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Where
- Speldhurst (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Speldhurst
What else we do in Speldhurst
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Speldhurst
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The address and postcode of the property
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Speldhurst questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Speldhurst?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can a landlord with a rental near Tunbridge Wells station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Speldhurst
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Speldhurst can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- 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 we arrive
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Speldhurst
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Outbuildings and barns around Speldhurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
What we are asked to look at in Speldhurst
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time, especially on taller buildings.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Choked outlets and gutters
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Before booking anyone
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Useful tips for Speldhurst property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
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.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.