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Stansted Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Stansted and the rest of Kent. We survey seven days a week.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
How a landlord roof survey works in Stansted
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you are worried about failed flashings at walls and chimneys and leaks into upper flats, we can find out what’s behind it, on rented houses, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks alike.
In a village or hamlet like Stansted, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Stansted (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Stansted property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
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Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why get it checked now?
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. In a small place like Stansted, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Local roofs in Stansted
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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Lullingstone Castle, about 4.7 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stansted. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Borough Green & Wrotham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Whether the building in Stansted is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane. Close by, we survey roofs in Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Around Stansted
We work in homes and buildings around Trosley Country Park, among other places. The closest station to Stansted is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Stansted, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- 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
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Stansted: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Stansted?
Yes, Stansted is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How do I book a survey in Stansted?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
When to book a survey in Stansted
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking joints at party walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Wrotham School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather, so we check them closely.