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Roof survey in Kennington, Kent
Roof surveys around Kennington, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
How we price roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Kennington, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- The property’s address and postcode
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Roof survey in Kennington: what you get
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, and the loft space where there’s safe access. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away from the wall and leaning or weathered chimney stacks, on ridges, hips and valleys, the roof space and flat roofs.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Kennington drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Kennington (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Being in a smaller place like Kennington does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Kennington questions
Is my home in Kennington listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Ashford International station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is Kennington in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Kennington and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Why act early in Kennington
Without a survey, you’re guessing at what the roof needs. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. With lower homes, common in places like Kennington, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- A report with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Common roof problems in Kennington
Wherever a roof meets a wall, a chimney or another roof, a flashing keeps water out. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
If you live near a park such as Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Places near Kennington
Other services in Kennington
What a roof survey looks like in Kennington
With Godinton House about 2.3 miles west, Kennington sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Kennington is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across the TN24 and TN25 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane, and we cover them all. With the A28 close by, Kennington is simple for us to get to for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Kennington: Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Around Kennington
In Kennington, that means homes and buildings near Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Rose Inn and the streets around them. Kennington’s nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Most leaks begin at a joint rather than the middle of a slope. They get particular attention in every survey.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is often nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.