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Chevening Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Chevening, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Standing water on a flat roof
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof survey in Chevening
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Common reasons to book are choked outlets and gutters and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on converted houses, blocks of flats and flat roofs on blocks.
Some older homes in villages like Chevening are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Chevening (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Chevening, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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.
Why book us in Chevening
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A written report with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
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Chevening: your questions answered
I let a flat near Dunton Green station. Can you check the roof?
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.
Will you come out to Chevening?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be and we will say so.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What we do, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Chevening, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
Landlord roof surveys in Chevening: local notes
About 3.3 miles south-west lies Quebec House, a reminder of how long the area around Chevening 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. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like Combe Bank School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Botolph, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Dunton Green station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Chevening is about 3 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chevening and the surrounding area. Chevening is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: TN14. We also cover the places around Chevening: Chipstead (1 mile south-east), Sundridge (2 miles south), Dunton Green (2 miles east), Bessels Green (2 miles south-east) and Riverhead (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Chevening
In Chevening, that means homes and buildings near Trinity School and the streets around them. The closest station to Chevening is Dunton Green station, about 1.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (4.2 miles east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Give residents notice before a survey
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.