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Stone in Oxney Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Stone in Oxney. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
How a landlord roof survey works in Stone in Oxney
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey converted houses, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about slipped or missing slates and tiles and loose ridge or hip tiles.
In a small place like Stone in Oxney, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Stone in Oxney (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Stone in Oxney
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
Stone in Oxney: your questions answered
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is Stone in Oxney within the area you cover?
Yes, Stone in Oxney is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- File each roof report for future reference
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Stone in Oxney, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
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Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the roof space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Landlord roof surveys in Stone in Oxney: local notes
Smallhythe Place, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Stone in Oxney. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Stone in Oxney is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Stone in Oxney and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN30. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on The Street, Forge Meadow and Church Hill. If you are just outside Stone in Oxney, we cover Appledore (1 mile north-east), Appledore Heath (2 miles north-east), Stone Corner (2 miles west), Reading Street (2 miles north-west) and The Stocks (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (8 miles east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Stone in Oxney
For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (3.2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south).