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Wissenden Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Wissenden and across Kent.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Wissenden?
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlords with a home close to Pluckley station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
Landlord roof survey in Wissenden: what you get
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and converted houses, and people most often book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and ceiling stains reported by tenants.
In a village or hamlet like Wissenden, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Location
- Wissenden (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
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Wissenden homes and their roofs
About 4.8 miles east lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Wissenden has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Bethersden Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Wissenden is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Wissenden is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Wissenden include Maltman's Hill (1 mile north), Bethersden (1 mile south-east), Further Quarter (2 miles south-west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north-east) and Fir Toll (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Davington (14 miles north-east) and Foley Park (13 miles north-west).
Around Wissenden
For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (6 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (1 mile north-west).
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Rural addresses near Wissenden 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. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Wissenden: your questions answered
Is my home in Wissenden listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is 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.
Do you cover smaller places like Wissenden?
Yes, Wissenden is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
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 in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How do I book a survey in Wissenden?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.