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Landlord roof survey in Orpington, Greater London
Landlord roof surveys in Orpington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Orpington
About 3.8 miles west lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around Orpington has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Orpington 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.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Andrew's, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you let a flat or house near St Mary Cray station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Orpington can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. London is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14. Whether your property is on High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Being close to the A224 and B258, Orpington is simple for us to get to for landlord roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Poverest (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile north), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north) and Goddington (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Orpington
We work in homes and buildings around The Priory School, Jubilee Country Park and Harris Academy Orpington and the streets around them. The closest station to Orpington is St Mary Cray station, roughly 0.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Orpington include The Warren and Summer Hill.
Landlord roof survey in Orpington: what you get
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking joints at party walls and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
A London butterfly roof slopes down to a central valley gutter that drains to the back of the house. Hidden behind the parapet, that gutter can block or split without anyone seeing it. For a house in Orpington with this kind of roof, the hidden gutter is one of the first things to check.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition to help those discussions.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Many older London roofs have only old felt under the slates, or no underlay at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left unchecked, water soaks into timber and plaster and the damage spreads.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Orpington
- Prices that include VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
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Questions from Orpington
Is parking a problem for a survey in Orpington?
It rarely stops a survey, but it’s worth planning. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we will work around them.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near St Mary Cray station?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Do you work in Orpington?
Yes. Orpington is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Orpington
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no 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 when booking.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
What we are asked to look at in Orpington
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Look out for signs like these:
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Shop and office owners around The Mall may find that a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey