Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Woodchurch
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Woodchurch. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlord roof survey in Woodchurch: what you get
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey flat roofs on blocks, converted houses and rented houses, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and leaks into upper flats.
Somewhere as small as Woodchurch, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Woodchurch (TN26)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Woodchurch
I let a flat near Appledore (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Woodchurch within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How long does the survey take?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Woodchurch
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Towns and villages near Woodchurch
What else we do in Woodchurch
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Woodchurch 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 by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Woodchurch
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. They all age at different rates, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
If you let a flat or house near Appledore (Kent) station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long the report takes to arrive
Why get it checked now?
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed which helps with rolling maintenance. Older cottages and farmhouses around Woodchurch can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- PI and public liability insurance
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A written report with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Woodchurch
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- House, block, shop or office
- The size of the roof
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Checking the roof from ground level
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
You can learn a lot 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.
Local roofs in Woodchurch
Historic houses such as Smallhythe Place, about 4.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Woodchurch goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Woodchurch Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Trees in and around Stone Wood shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Woodchurch is about 6 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Woodchurch is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Woodchurch is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN26 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Kirkwood Avenue, Front Road and Lower Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (1 mile south-west), Shirkoak (1 mile north), Appledore Heath (3 miles south) and Leigh Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (8 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Near you in Woodchurch
Around Woodchurch, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stonebridge Inn and Stone Wood. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Woodchurch includes Orlestone Forest.