Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Staplehurst
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Staplehurst, with photos and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are often shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Staplehurst
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told ahead of time. You or your agent arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs, and people most often book us about mortar falling from ridges and verges and leaks into upper flats.
In a smaller place like Staplehurst, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Staplehurst (TN12)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. A visit to Staplehurst is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Why act early in Staplehurst
A contractor’s quote tells you what they propose to do. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Blocked gutters on homes around Staplehurst overflow and soak walls. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Staplehurst
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- Clear package prices, including VAT
See what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Staplehurst?
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Leaks into upper flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you look after a building like Staplehurst School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What insurance they carry
FAQs for Staplehurst
How do I find out if my home in Staplehurst is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Staplehurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Staplehurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We tell you what’s needed when booking.
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.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Staplehurst
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
For an older house near a landmark like All Saints Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Staplehurst station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Staplehurst and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Staplehurst and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and North Down. If you are just outside Staplehurst, we cover Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Around Staplehurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Railway Tavern and the streets around them. Staplehurst has its own railway station: Staplehurst station. Nearby you’ll also find Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).