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Roof survey in Kevington, Greater London
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Kevington, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Loose chimney pots
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
How a roof survey works in Kevington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey lead flashings, chimney stacks and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Much of London’s housing is flats, in converted houses or purpose-built blocks, so roofs are frequently shared between several households. Whoever looks after the building needs a clear picture of the roof, chimneys and gutters, in Kevington as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. With a written report and photographs, everyone can plan from the same facts.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Kevington (BR5)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Kevington
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. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
The streets around a church like Unity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
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What affects the price in Kevington
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
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 ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a London area like Kevington, the main things to sort out are parking and access: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from ground level, windows, the loft and, where it’s safe, the roof itself.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Kevington
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
What happens if roof problems are left?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. Knowing what’s needed early gives you time to plan it calmly, rather than in a rush after a leak.
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Kevington
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
What a roof survey looks like in Kevington
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Lullingstone Castle, about 3.2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kevington. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Parking in Kevington, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised. Landlords with a home close to St Mary Cray station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Kevington is about 1 mile east of Orpington, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Kevington and the rest of Greater London, as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Here we cover the BR5 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Crockenhill Road and Sheepcote Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for 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). Further out, we also cover 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
We work in homes and buildings around The Priory School and Harris Academy Orpington. For rail, the closest station is St Mary Cray station, about 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). Green spaces nearby include Summer Hill and The Warren.
Your questions about roof surveys in Kevington
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near St Mary Cray station?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Kevington?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.