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Landlord roof survey in Stone Cross, Kent
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? You can book a landlord roof survey in Stone Cross and across Kent.
- Flashings that have come away
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stone Cross
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed parapets and upstands in poor repair and standing water on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Stone Cross 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 often expected.
The written findings come 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.
- Where
- Stone Cross (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Stone Cross
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it, so maintenance gets put off. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlords with a home close to Ashurst Kent station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
FAQs for Stone Cross
I let a flat near Ashurst Kent station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Stone Cross listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
How do I book a survey in Stone Cross?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Stone Cross homes and their roofs
The wider area around Stone Cross has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 1.1 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Corn Exchange, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like Fordcombe Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Stone Cross, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
All of TN3 is covered for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Stone Cross include Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Stone Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chafford Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1 mile west. Well-known places in the area include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). Open spaces near Stone Cross include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Older roofs in small places like Stone Cross can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Towns and villages near Stone Cross
Other services in Stone Cross
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.