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Farthing Street Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Farthing Street, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Missing or loose roof coverings
How a landlord roof survey works in Farthing Street
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it, on shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and rented houses alike.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. If your home in Farthing Street has one, it needs checking from somewhere that can actually see it.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so a visit in Farthing Street moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged with you beforehand.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Towns and villages near Farthing Street
What else we do in Farthing Street
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Farthing Street homes and their roofs
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. With Down House about 1 mile south, Farthing Street sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Homes near green spaces like South Park can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For landlords with property near Orpington station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Farthing Street can all book landlord roof surveys. Farthing Street is one of the places in Greater London we cover. We also survey roofs in London.
Surveys in BR6 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Farthing Street, we cover Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Farthing Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Darrick Wood School, South Park and The Queens Head pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Farthing Street is Orpington station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Farthing Street includes Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Farthing Street
Can a landlord with a rental near Orpington station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farthing Street?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
How do I book a survey in Farthing Street?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How long is the visit?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The written report follows by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. In Farthing Street, as in much of London, water from a roof defect can reach a neighbour’s home as easily as yours: failed flashings and blocked valley gutters can send water into more than one home. Dealing with it early is far less disruptive.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Farthing Street
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Farthing Street
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak, by which point the damage has spread.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Controlled parking zones are common in London, so mention any permit rules for Farthing Street, along with any off-street space.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.