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Roof survey in Crockenhill, Kent
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Crockenhill, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crockenhill
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it’s easy to find a day that suits. We survey flat roofs, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn or blocked valleys.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Crockenhill (BR8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Outbuildings and barns around Crockenhill are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Also near Crockenhill
Also in Crockenhill
Local roofs in Crockenhill
The wider area around Crockenhill has a long history of building, with Lullingstone Castle about 2.3 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Swanley station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Anyone responsible for a site like Crockenhill Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. The streets around a church like Church of All Souls are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Crockenhill is about 2 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Roofs in Crockenhill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Crockenhill is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof surveys. London is in our area too.
We work across the BR8 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, Old Chapel Road and Sounds Lodge. 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).
What’s near Crockenhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Orchards Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Swanley station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.5 miles west) and Orpington Hospital (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Crockenhill include The Warren and Summer Hill.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Crockenhill, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Crockenhill
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Landlords and agents in Crockenhill book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Prices for roof surveys in Crockenhill
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How big the roof is
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for roof surveys in Crockenhill, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Common questions in Crockenhill
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swanley station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Crockenhill within the area you cover?
Yes, Crockenhill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We send it by email.
What this survey can’t tell you
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep the report with your property records
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.