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Westwell Leacon Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Westwell Leacon, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Landlord roof survey in Westwell Leacon: what you get
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it is safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and choked outlets and gutters, across converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Westwell Leacon may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Westwell Leacon (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Westwell Leacon?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Common reasons to book include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damaged pots and flaunching
For an older house near a landmark such as Charing Methodist Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait, so spending can be spread sensibly. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Westwell Leacon
- Surveys seven days a week
- A written report with photos
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Westwell Leacon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
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Local roofs in Westwell Leacon
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Westwell Leacon goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Anyone responsible for a site like The Hayesbrook School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Westwell Leacon as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our Kent coverage includes Westwell Leacon and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN27 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Westwell Leacon
Westwell Leacon’s nearest station is Charing station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
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Common questions in Westwell Leacon
I let a flat near Charing station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Westwell Leacon?
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 carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.