Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hockenden
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Hockenden, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
About our landlord roof survey in Hockenden
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. Common reasons to book are damp or stains in top-floor flats and missing or loose roof coverings, on gutters and downpipes, rented houses and shared roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Hockenden may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get 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.
- Location
- Hockenden (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give residents notice before a survey
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Questions from Hockenden
I let a flat near Swanley station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Hockenden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. 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.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
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 the report says so.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Also near Hockenden
More services for Hockenden
Local roofs in Hockenden
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Hall Place and Gardens, about 3.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hockenden. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Swanley station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. If you run a business near Broadway Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. Anyone responsible for a site like Horizon Primary Academy will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. If you’re in Hockenden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Hockenden and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
We work across the BR8 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We also cover the places around Hockenden: Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Hockenden
Around Hockenden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Orchards Academy and Foots Cray Meadows, among other places. The nearest railway station is Swanley station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Hockenden includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Hockenden, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- 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.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. In a small place like Hockenden, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Hockenden, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
See our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Checking the roof from the ground
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.