Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Burlings
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Burlings and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs frequently need replacing after around 15–20 years, so their age matters.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. We note what we see from inside.
How a landlord roof survey works in Burlings
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The loft space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us and residents will need to be told in advance. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Where we can’t get into part of the building, the report says so. Typical surveys look at cracked or lifting flashings and mortar falling from ridges and verges, across rented houses, shared roofs and converted houses.
In a village or hamlet like Burlings, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. 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.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Burlings (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Burlings property owners
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Burlings
Down House, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burlings. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. 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. You’ll 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Charles Darwin School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. The streets around a church such as St Katharine's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Burlings and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Burlings is one of the places in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Burlings: Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Burlings
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blacksmith's Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Knockholt station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Burlings questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Burlings?
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.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Knockholt station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you work in Burlings?
Yes, we do. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Burlings, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
How do I book a survey in Burlings?
To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Burlings?
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions often need attention sooner.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Flashings that have come away
Landlords with a home close to Knockholt station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
The survey, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Burlings can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a place like Burlings, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.