Kent · London and the South East
Wye Landlord Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Wye, with photos and a written report.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
How a landlord roof survey works in Wye
Managing agents and freeholders use our reports to plan maintenance and budgets. You can see what’s urgent and what can wait, as far as can be judged from what’s visible. It doesn’t include repair cost estimates, but it gives contractors a clear brief to price from. Urgent defects are flagged clearly, so you can deal with it first and budget for the rest. We survey rented houses, gutters and downpipes and shared roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and flashings that have come away.
Somewhere as small as Wye, homes are frequently 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. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Wye (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
Also in Wye
Why act early in Wye
Tenants can only report what shows inside. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. We look at the roof, not just the symptoms. In a small place like Wye, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
When to book a survey in Wye
Roofs on let and shared buildings frequently get less regular attention than owner-occupied homes. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Missing or loose roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Questions to ask before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog leaving water standing. We check them as part of the survey.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Wye can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Related advice
Wye homes and their roofs
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 4.8 miles west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Wye has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places such as County Square, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of Saint Gregory and Saint Martin, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Wye is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Wye and the rest of Kent. Wye is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across TN25 for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Church Street and The Green, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Wye, we cover Kempe's Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Corner (1 mile north-west), Boughton Aluph (1 mile north-west), Brook (2 miles south-east) and Folly Town (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (12 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Faversham (9 miles north).
What’s near Wye
We work in homes and buildings around The New Flying Horse pub, Wye School and Wye School. Wye has its own railway station: Wye station. Nearby you will also find County Square (3.8 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
How we price landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Height and safe access
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Wye
I let a flat near Wye 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.
Is my home in Wye listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.