Kent · London and the South East
Stede Quarter Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Stede Quarter? You can book a landlord roof survey in Stede Quarter and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
What we can’t see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof survey in Stede Quarter: what you get
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey converted houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about blocked gutters over flats and missing or loose roof coverings.
Somewhere as small as Stede Quarter, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Stede Quarter (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Stede Quarter
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you let a flat or house near Headcorn station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Homes near green spaces like Wattle Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Stede Quarter work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Stede Quarter is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Stede Quarter include Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
Around Stede Quarter
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wattle Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 4 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Why get it checked now?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a place like Stede Quarter, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Stede Quarter
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- Every finding written up with photos
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Stede Quarter often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Stede Quarter
Landlords, agents and building managers in Stede Quarter and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
FAQs for Stede Quarter
I let a flat near Headcorn station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will you come out to Stede Quarter?
Yes. Stede Quarter is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.