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Kevington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Kevington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Missing or loose roof coverings
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- House, block, shop or office
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
How a landlord roof survey works in Kevington
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. Typical surveys look at gutters overflowing onto walls and slipped or missing slates and tiles, on shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, where the roof is typically a shared part of the building. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Kevington as anywhere. A defect on a shared roof can reach more than one flat. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photographs.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Kevington (BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Behind a London parapet, a blocked gutter can sit full of water without anyone seeing it. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Every finding written up with photos
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters frequently shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. From the street, a London terrace usually shows only its front slope or parapet, so in Kevington we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. If other people live in the building, let us know who can let us into the shared parts.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Advice
FAQs for Kevington
Is my home in Kevington 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 a landlord with a rental near St Mary Cray station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, shared roofs are a common request. Where a neighbouring roof is not part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant, which helps you plan work and budgets. Repair costs are not included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Towns and villages near Kevington
Other services in Kevington
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Local roofs in Kevington
In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Kevington is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Lullingstone Castle about 3.2 miles south-east, Kevington sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Unity Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Take a building like Manor Oak Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. Wherever you are in Kevington, we can come and survey your property. Kevington is one of the places in Greater London we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in London.
Every address in BR5 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Derry Downs (1 mile west), Crockenhill (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile west), Orpington (1 mile west) and Poverest (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Kevington
We work in homes and buildings around The Priory School and Harris Academy Orpington. The nearest railway station is St Mary Cray station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
What we’re asked to look at in Kevington
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. We check whether the roof or rainwater system is the likely cause, as far as can be seen.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Flashings that have come away
Landlords with a home close to St Mary Cray station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Their track record with similar roofs