Kent · London and the South East
Kippington Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Kippington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Flashings that have come away
Landlord roof survey in Kippington
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. A condition survey lets you find problems before they become leaks, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to see how the roof is changing. Typical surveys look at slipped or missing slates and tiles and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, across flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Around Kippington, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Why act early in Kippington
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. On a bungalow or cottage around Kippington, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlord roof surveys in Kippington: local notes
Historic houses such as Knole House, about 1.2 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Kippington goes. 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. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live near a park like Montreal Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like St Thomas' Catholic Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Kippington and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Kippington. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Landlord roof surveys in TN13, TN14 and TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Kippington, we cover Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Kippington
We work in homes and buildings around Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy. For rail, the closest station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Kippington includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
Kippington questions
Will you come out to Kippington?
Yes, Kippington is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
I let a flat near Sevenoaks station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I book a survey in Kippington?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like Kippington is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Kippington
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- When you need the report by
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.