Kent · London and the South East
Crockenhill Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Crockenhill from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Crockenhill: what you get
Getting into every part of a building takes planning. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told in advance. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need as you book. Any part we couldn’t reach is noted in the report. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and blocks of flats alike.
Older buildings in small places like Crockenhill may be 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Crockenhill (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Crockenhill, 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 roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Advice
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
Nearby places to Crockenhill
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What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
What we can’t see
It’s a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
Crockenhill questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swanley station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you come out to Crockenhill?
Yes. Crockenhill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Crockenhill?
To book, 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.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that is one of the main reasons clients book. Surveying again later shows what has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Landlord roof surveys around Crockenhill
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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. The wider area around Crockenhill has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 2.3 miles south-east. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Souls, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Crockenhill Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Bookings from Crockenhill are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Crockenhill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BR8. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Crockenhill
We work in homes and buildings around Orchards Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swanley station, about 0.8 miles north. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The Warren and Summer Hill.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Tell tenants when we are coming
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. We send it by email so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Keep the loft space accessible so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
What we’re asked to look at in Crockenhill
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Everyone may think someone else is responsible and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
If you own a rental within reach of Swanley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their track record with similar roofs