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Landlord roof survey in Stone Street, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Stone Street and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Flashings that have come away
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Common roof problems in Stone Street
On a shared roof, it is not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
If you live near a park like Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
How a landlord roof survey works in Stone Street
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. If you’ve noticed loose ridge or hip tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Stone Street (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
We do not 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 about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Stone Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Questions from Stone Street
How do I find out if my home in Stone Street is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
I let a flat near Kemsing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is Stone Street in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Stone Street included.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Stone Street
About 1.1 miles south-east lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Stone Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Kemsing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For an older house near a landmark like St Lawrence, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Stone Street is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Stone Street for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Stone Street. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN15 is covered for landlord roof surveys. You will find streets such as Church Road, Stone Street Road and Pond Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Stone Street: Bitchet Green (1 mile south-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Styants Bottom (1 mile north), Godden Green (1 mile west) and Ightham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Stone Street
We work in homes and buildings around Sevenoaks Preparatory School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and The Plough pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kemsing station, about 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.2 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stone Street include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
What we can’t see
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs