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West Cross Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in West Cross? You can book a landlord roof survey in West Cross and across Kent.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Missing or loose roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in West Cross
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about mortar falling from ridges and verges and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a small place like West Cross, many roofs stand in the open, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- West Cross (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
West Cross homes and their roofs
With Smallhythe Place about 3.7 miles east, West Cross sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Rolvenden Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in West Cross. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN17 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around West Cross: Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
What’s near West Cross
In West Cross, that means homes and buildings near Bull Hotel and the streets around them. A little further out are Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
What else we do in West Cross
Questions from West Cross
How do I find out if my home in West Cross 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is West Cross within the area you cover?
Yes, West Cross is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
How do I book a survey in West Cross?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Larger buildings are priced to suit, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Left alone, minor faults normally get worse.
Different roofs, different checks
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can safely be seen.
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you’ll need to arrange it.
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 if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. In a hamlet or village like West Cross, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Cross
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Prices for landlord roof surveys in West Cross
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early normally means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like West Cross, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in West Cross
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.