Kent · London and the South East
Cudham Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Cudham. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Cudham questions
Will you come out to Cudham?
Yes, Cudham is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is drone flying allowed in Cudham?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Biggin Hill Airport is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, because so much depends on the fixings, underlay and upkeep. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How a roof survey works in Cudham
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. We tell you which parts are ageing and which are sound. Knowing that helps you plan work before it becomes urgent. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and natural slate, and people most often book us about loose chimney pots and condensation or damp timbers in the loft.
Older buildings in small places like Cudham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cudham (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Cudham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- 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 the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Prices for roof surveys in Cudham
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- File the report with your home documents
- Stay off ladders and the roof
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Nearby places to Cudham
What else we do in Cudham
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Cudham homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Down House, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Cudham goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Biggin Hill Airport is about 3 miles from Cudham. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first.
If you let a flat or house near Chelsfield station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Anyone responsible for a site like Cudham Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Anywhere in Cudham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. Cudham is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in TN14 is covered for roof surveys. Local streets include Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
What’s near Cudham
In Cudham, that means homes and buildings near Charles Darwin School and The Blacksmith's Arms. For rail, the closest station is Chelsfield station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Cudham
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, especially at the verges and ridge.