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Roof survey in Stanhope, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Stanhope, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Loose chimney pots
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a smaller place like Stanhope, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there is safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Roof survey in Stanhope
There are three levels of survey: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you are worried about standing water on a flat roof and cracked mortar along the ridge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Stanhope, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Location
- Stanhope (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Stanhope
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. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we are asked to look at in Stanhope
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Worn or blocked valleys
Trees in and around Ashford Community Woodland shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Local roofs in Stanhope
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 2.1 miles north-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Stanhope has been built on. 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.
If you run a business near Ashford Designer Outlet, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Take an older house close to St. Francis: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Stanhope is about 1 mile south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Surveys in Stanhope work the same way as everywhere we cover: a proper look at everything that’s safely in view, photos and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Stanhope. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN23 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Green Lane, Cryol Road and Athol Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Ashford (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile east) and Great Chart (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Stanhope
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Beaver Inn, John Wallis Academy and Ashford Community Woodland and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Ashford International station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Stanhope includes Orlestone Forest.
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Stanhope: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Stanhope?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Ashford International station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Let us know about past leaks
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Look at your roof from ground level after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.