Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Stanhope
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Stanhope, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Standing water on a flat roof
About our landlord roof survey in Stanhope
We survey let and shared roofs in Stanhope and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are leaks into upper flats and parapets and upstands in poor repair, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and converted houses.
Around Stanhope, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Stanhope (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We record anything visible.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed and get close attention.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Deal with urgent items first
- File each roof report for future reference
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stanhope
With Godinton House about 2.1 miles north-west, Stanhope sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live near a park like Ashford Community Woodland, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Stanhope is about 1 mile south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Stanhope. Stanhope is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN23. Local streets include Green Lane, Cryol Road and Athol Road. We also cover the places around Stanhope: Ashford (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile east) and Great Chart (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Stanhope
In Stanhope, that means homes and buildings near The Beaver Inn, John Wallis Academy and Ashford Community Woodland and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Orlestone Forest.
Places near Stanhope
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Stanhope questions
Is Stanhope within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Stanhope is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
What does a block roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The building’s size, roofs and access all affect the price. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Can you survey at the weekend?
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 when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Stanhope is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Stanhope, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.