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Pre-purchase roof survey in Kevington, Greater London
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Kevington from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Kevington
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
For landlords with property near St Mary Cray station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. Take an older house close to Unity Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. From houses to flats and shops in Kevington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Greater London, we cover Kevington and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: BR5. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Derry Downs (1 mile west), Crockenhill (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile west), Orpington (1 mile west) and Poverest (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like London (13 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (15 miles north-west), Shoreditch (13 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (15 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Kevington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Priory School and Harris Academy Orpington, among other places. For rail, the closest station is St Mary Cray station, roughly 1.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Summer Hill and The Warren.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Kevington: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. We survey gutters and downpipes, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are a ridge or slope that dips and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Homes across London range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to interwar semis, post-war blocks and new developments, so a property in Kevington might be any of these. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, the details that cause trouble depend on the age of the building. Slates, hidden valley gutters, parapets and flat roofs over back additions all need checking in their own way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Kevington (BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Towns and villages near Kevington
What else we do in Kevington
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Keep these in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Kevington
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Kevington questions
How do I find out if my home in Kevington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Kevington?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when booking. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. You’ll have photos and a written description of each defect, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. How the seller responds is up to them.
Do you work in Kevington?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Kevington included.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why act early in Kevington
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. A hidden valley or parapet gutter on a London house can hold water for weeks before anyone notices. When the stain finally shows, the damage underneath is often older than it looks.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Kevington
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
Kevington is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. London terraces rarely offer a view of the whole roof from one spot, so in Kevington we work round the house, using the street, the windows, the loft and any safe vantage point behind it. Shared stairs or a basement flat? Tell us who holds the keys.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets in another room
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
What affects the price in Kevington
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
For a price for your roof in Kevington, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Booking your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.