Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Kippington
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Kippington. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose chimney pots
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
About our roof survey in Kippington
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a 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 applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. If you’re worried about debris building up in roof valleys and worn lead at chimneys and abutments, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles alike.
In a smaller place like Kippington, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Kippington (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Your questions about roof surveys in Kippington
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Sevenoaks station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
How do I find out if my home in Kippington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when you book.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Kippington, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Local roofs in Kippington
The wider area around Kippington has a long history of building, with Knole House about 1.2 miles east. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For landlords with property near Sevenoaks station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Kippington is about 1 mile south of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Kippington as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN13, TN14 and TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets like Glebe Lane, Beech Road and Grange Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Sevenoaks (1 mile north), Bessels Green (1 mile north-west), Riverhead (1 mile north), Dunton Green (2 miles north) and Chipstead (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kippington
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Montreal Park, New Beacon School and Knole Academy. The closest station to Kippington is Sevenoaks station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Kemsing Castle Bank (3.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Museum (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Places near Kippington
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What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Practical tips
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
Do you need a roof survey in Kippington?
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Strong gusts work at anything that isn’t firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Torn or sagging underlay
Take a building like St Thomas' Catholic Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID