Kent · London and the South East
Cudham Landlord Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Cudham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
About our landlord roof survey in Cudham
We survey let and shared roofs in Cudham and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. Common reasons to book are failed flashings at walls and chimneys and worn ridges, hips and verges, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and rented houses.
Somewhere as small as Cudham, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. 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.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Cudham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- 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. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. Around Cudham, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A written report with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
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Other services in Cudham
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cudham
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If in doubt, phone 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.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
Common questions in Cudham
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cudham?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Cudham?
Yes, Cudham is covered. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. It does not include repair cost estimates but it gives contractors a clear brief.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos, emailed to you. As for time on site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Cudham, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Cudham
With Down House about 1.4 miles north-west, Cudham sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cudham Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you let a flat or house near Chelsfield station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cudham and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Cudham. You can also see our page for London.
Landlord roof surveys in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Cudham: Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Cudham
In Cudham, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Blacksmith's Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.