Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Knockholt, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Knockholt. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. By the time a stain appears, water may have been getting in for a while. A survey looks at the roof itself. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Knockholt
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
Landlord roof survey in Knockholt
We survey let and shared roofs in Knockholt and across London and South East England. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a photo-illustrated written report. We survey shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Knockholt (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. In a small place like Knockholt, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
We don’t advise on leases or who should pay. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- A full structural assessment of the building
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Knockholt
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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. Down House, about 2.7 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Knockholt. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Knockholt station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like St Katharine's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We survey roofs in Knockholt and the rest of Kent. Knockholt is one of the places in Kent where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN14 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Main Road and Blueberry Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Knockholt
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Three Horseshoes pub. For rail, the closest station is Knockholt station, about 2.7 miles north-east. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Knockholt include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Knockholt
I let a flat near Knockholt station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Knockholt listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you work in Knockholt?
Yes, we do. Knockholt is part of the area we cover.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. Recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included, but contractors can price from it.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Towns and villages near Knockholt
What else we do in Knockholt
What we look for on each type of roof
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We go into the loft where it’s safe, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.