Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Chipstead, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Chipstead.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
About our landlord roof survey in Chipstead
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. The roof space and certain flats may need to be opened up for us, so tenants or leaseholders need notice. You or your agent arrange access and we’ll say what we need as you book. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and rented houses, and people most frequently book us about mortar falling from ridges and verges and gutters overflowing onto walls.
In a village or hamlet like Chipstead, older cottages and farmhouses frequently 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. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- Chipstead (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Chipstead
Other services in Chipstead
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Chipstead
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. 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. Knole House, about 2.8 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chipstead. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Dunton Green station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you live in an older home near Chapel of the Good Shepherd, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you live near a park such as Montreal Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. In Chipstead, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Chipstead is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in TN13 and TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out landlord roof surveys in Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
Near you in Chipstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Montreal Park, The Bricklayers Arms and Trinity School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Dunton Green station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Chipstead, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- 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.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
For a price for your roof in Chipstead, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Chipstead
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Chipstead and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Roof spaces and lofts
Underlay on older roofs can be felt, or missing. The report records the underlay where it’s visible.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Chipstead
Is my home in Chipstead listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Is Chipstead within the area you cover?
Yes, Chipstead is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you say whether the freeholder or leaseholders should pay?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.