Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Wittersham
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Wittersham, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Wittersham
A roof condition report helps you plan maintenance and set budgets. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It does not include repair cost estimates but contractors can price from it. Anything urgent is made clear, so you can act on them first and plan the rest over the coming years. Typical surveys look at leaks into upper flats and loose ridge or hip tiles, across converted houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs.
Somewhere as small as Wittersham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- Wittersham (TN30)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Wittersham
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaks into upper flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
For landlords with property near Rye station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What happens after the report arrives
Also near Wittersham
Also in Wittersham
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Wittersham: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Wittersham is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
I let a flat near Rye station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs frequently. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points, and the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Deal with urgent items first
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Check the loft hatch can be reached and opened so the roof can be checked from inside. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.
Local roofs in Wittersham
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. With Smallhythe Place about 1.6 miles north, Wittersham sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wittersham Church of England Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St John the Baptist: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Wittersham is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Wittersham, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN30 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Poplar Road and Swan Cottages, and we cover them all. Wittersham sits on or near the B2082, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Wittersham include Acton (1 mile north-east), The Stocks (1 mile east), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
What’s near Wittersham
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Swan pub. The closest station to Wittersham is Rye station, roughly 4.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ypres Tower (4.8 miles south) and Smallhythe Place (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Flatropers Wood.
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Why it is worth a survey now in Wittersham
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For an older or listed building in a place like Wittersham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in Wittersham
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
How it works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere as small as Wittersham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Wittersham, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.