Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Stonebridge Green
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Stonebridge Green, with photographs and a written report.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
Stonebridge Green homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Godinton House about 5 miles south-east, Stonebridge Green sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Stonebridge Green is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Stonebridge Green is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Field Mill Road and Stonebridge Green Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Stonebridge Green: Lenham Heath (1 mile north), Charing Heath (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (1 mile north), Charing (2 miles east) and Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Stonebridge Green
The nearest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.2 miles east. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.9 miles west).
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Stonebridge Green
A roof over tenants or leaseholders frequently gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a photo-illustrated written report that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. Typical surveys look at damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across shared roofs, blocks of flats and rented houses.
In a small place like Stonebridge Green, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Stonebridge Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Stonebridge Green?
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
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Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Stonebridge Green
How do I find out if my home in Stonebridge Green is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Stonebridge Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you need access to all the flats?
That depends on the layout. Frequently we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We tell you what’s needed as you book.
Do you look in the roof space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we will agree the details when booking.
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access, and the report says what was seen.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Why act early in Stonebridge Green
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Stonebridge Green can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Stonebridge Green
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent view of the roof
- A report with photographs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Stonebridge Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.