Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Swanley
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Swanley, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
FAQs for Swanley
Will you come out to Swanley?
Yes. Swanley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swanley station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Landlord roof survey in Swanley: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. If you’re worried about choked outlets and gutters and slipped or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Swanley, homes range from older cottages to 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, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Swanley (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. The survey typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like Swanley, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. On a bungalow or cottage around Swanley, 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.
For a price for your roof in Swanley, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Plain-English reports with photos
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we’re asked to look at in Swanley
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaks into upper flats
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Leaking joints at party walls
If you let a flat or house near Swanley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
Also in Swanley
Swanley homes and their roofs
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Lullingstone Castle, about 2.9 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Swanley. 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.
The streets around a church like St Mary the Virgin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you look after a building such as St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. In Swanley, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. London is in our area too.
Every address in BR8 is covered for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on London Road, Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. With the A20 and B258 close by, Swanley is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Swanley: Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Around Swanley
In Swanley, that means homes and buildings near Orchards Academy. There is a railway station in Swanley itself: Swanley station. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
What affects the price in Swanley
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- File each roof report for future reference
- Deal with urgent items first
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and plan the rest over time.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
What we can’t see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- A full structural assessment of the building
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs