Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Westwell, Kent
Landlord roof surveys around Westwell, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Choked outlets and gutters
Questions from Westwell
How do I find out if my home in Westwell is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover smaller places like Westwell?
Yes, Westwell is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Landlord roof survey in Westwell: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are blocked gutters over flats and damaged pots and flaunching, on rented houses, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
In a village or hamlet like Westwell, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Westwell (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Westwell
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Westwell
Landlords, agents and building managers in Westwell and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Westwell
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. The wider area around Westwell has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.3 miles south. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Hayesbrook School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Westwell is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Westwell across London and South East England. Westwell is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Landlord roof surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-west), Ram Lane (1 mile west), Potters Corner (1 mile south), Westwell Leacon (2 miles west) and Hothfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Westwell
The closest station to Westwell is Charing station, about 2.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (3.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (4.6 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Westwell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. 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’ll 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Westwell, call 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Towns and villages near Westwell
What else we do in Westwell
Common roof problems in Westwell
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs or when.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
If you let a flat or house near Charing station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is VAT included in the price?
Why get it checked now?
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain frequently means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- A written report with photographs
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Honest limits
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Westwell
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats