Kent · London and the South East
Crockenhill Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Crockenhill, with photographs and a written report.
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Crockenhill
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We are often asked to look into lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and damp timbers or stains in the loft, across flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Crockenhill, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Crockenhill (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Crockenhill
How do I find out if my home in Crockenhill is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crockenhill?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
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, and we’d agree another day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. Home surveys sometimes suggest a closer look at the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Crockenhill
Historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle, about 2.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Crockenhill goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Swanley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Surveys in Crockenhill work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Crockenhill. We also survey roofs in London.
We cover every part of BR8 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Crockenhill: Kevington (1 mile west), Swanley (1 mile north-east), Well Hill (2 miles south), Derry Downs (2 miles west) and Maypole (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Crockenhill
In Crockenhill, that means homes and buildings near Orchards Academy. The nearest railway station is Swanley station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. We fill that gap before you are tied in. In a place like Crockenhill, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
What happens on the day
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Crockenhill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Crockenhill?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
If you live in an older home near Church of All Souls, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Will the report include photos?
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Useful tips for Crockenhill property owners
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Mention any deadline when you get in touch
If you want quotes for the work, roofers can work from the report. The photos show the defects and where they are, so each quote covers the same ground.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.