Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Barnes Cray, Kent
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Barnes Cray, with photos and a written report.
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Barnes Cray
With Hall Place and Gardens about 1.7 miles south-west, Barnes Cray 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. We survey roofs in Barnes Cray and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the DA1 and DA8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Barnes Cray: Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Barnes Cray
In Barnes Cray, that means homes and buildings near Braeburn Park, Bird in Hand pub and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Slade Green station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Dartford Library (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Wansunt Pit.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Barnes Cray
Landlords frequently book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a 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 make access easier to arrange. Common reasons to book are chimney stacks in poor repair and slipped or missing slates and tiles, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Around Barnes Cray, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Barnes Cray (DA1, DA8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Barnes Cray
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We’ll typically ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Barnes Cray
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When to book a survey in Barnes Cray
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.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Trees in and around Braeburn Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands as far as safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. In a smaller place like Barnes Cray, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from the ground and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Questions from Barnes Cray
Can a landlord with a rental near Slade Green station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Barnes Cray is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when you book.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes