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Landlord Roof Survey in St Mary Cray
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in St Mary Cray. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Landlord roof survey in St Mary Cray: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in St Mary Cray and across London and South East England. Time on site usually takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can safely be seen, and by drone where it’s applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. If you are worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and ceiling stains reported by tenants, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs on blocks, rented houses and shared roofs alike.
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. Homes in St Mary Cray are no exception. Shared chimney stacks and the lead around them are just as important to check.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- St Mary Cray (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. From the street, a London terrace normally shows only its front slope or parapet, so a visit in St Mary Cray moves between viewpoints: the pavement, upstairs windows, the loft and any safe spot at the back. If other people live in the building, tell us who can let us into the shared parts.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys in St Mary Cray: local notes
About 3.8 miles west lies Bromley Palace, a reminder of how long the area around St Mary Cray has been built on. 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. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Trees in and around Jubilee Country Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
St Mary Cray is about 11 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We cover St Mary Cray and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. London is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in BR5, BR6 and BR7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on New Road, Kent Road and Park Road or a nearby road, we can help. St Mary Cray is on the A224, which makes it simple to reach. Other places close to St Mary Cray include Poverest (1 mile south-west), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Orpington (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns like London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Around St Mary Cray
In St Mary Cray, that means homes and buildings near Harris Academy Orpington, The Blue Anchor Public House and Walsingham School, among other places. There is a railway station in St Mary Cray itself: St Mary Cray station. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near St Mary Cray include Summer Hill and The Warren.
What affects the price in St Mary Cray
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
For a price for your roof in St Mary Cray, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in St Mary Cray
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Small defects go unnoticed until water comes through a ceiling, by which point the damage has spread.
We are often asked to look at:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Take a building like Poverest Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
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St Mary Cray questions
I let a flat near St Mary Cray station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in St Mary Cray is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Do you cover St Mary Cray?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, St Mary Cray included.