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Landlord Roof Survey in Kenley
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you spend money on it. Landlord roof surveys in Kenley.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
About our landlord roof survey in Kenley
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We do not give legal advice on leases but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and standing water on a flat roof.
London has Victorian and Edwardian terraces in almost every borough, many with Welsh slate roofs, shared chimney stacks and parapet or valley gutters. Slates can last a century or more, but the nails holding them corrode, and slates slip. In Kenley, as across London, that’s why a roof needs a close look rather than a glance from the street. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Kenley (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Kenley
A single building may have pitched roofs, flat roofs and rear additions. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
If you run a business near St George's Walk, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their report turnaround times
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we look for on each type of roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Parapet walls frequently hide gutters behind them. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see.
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kenley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Kenley questions
I let a flat near Kenley station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kenley?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How do I book a survey in Kenley?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The written report follows by email.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
The survey, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. In Kenley, as in much of London, lots of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so rear slopes are viewed from windows, the loft or, where a flight is allowed, by drone. Mention any building rules, key holders or managing agents as you book.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Prices for landlord roof surveys in Kenley
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It helps to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Other services in Kenley
Before and after the survey
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
The report comes with photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you so you can share it with owners, agents or contractors.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Local roofs in Kenley
The wider area around Kenley has a long history of building, with Addington Palace about 3.3 miles north-east. 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. Further from the centre, London’s housing takes in interwar semis with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles as well as slate-roofed terraces. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Homes near green spaces such as Dollypers Hill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Kenley is about 1 mile south-east of Purley, in Greater London. Whether the building in Kenley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Kenley is one of the towns and villages in Greater London where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the CR8 and CR2 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Oaks Road, Park Road and Roke Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Kenley is on the A22, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Kenley: Riddlesdown (1 mile north), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-east), Hamsey Green (1 mile east) and South Croydon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (14 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kenley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dollypers Hill and Riddlesdown Collegiate. Kenley has its own railway station: Kenley station. A little further out are St George's Walk (3.4 miles north) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.