Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Lullingstone
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Lullingstone, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
About our roof survey in Lullingstone
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. We look at the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, along with the loft where it is safe to get in. You get a written report with photographs and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey natural slate, clay and concrete tiles and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and loose chimney pots.
In a small place like Lullingstone, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Lullingstone (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Lullingstone
Is Lullingstone within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Eynsford station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you need.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We do not provide structural calculations.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only when it is safe. We also use views from ground level, windows and the loft space.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it’s agreed before booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
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 talk you through the options and what they cost.
Towns and villages near Lullingstone
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Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You will know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lullingstone can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why us?
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Useful tips for Lullingstone property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Keep the report with your property records
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It helps you see whether anything has changed.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Compare each report with the last.
For landlords and managing agents
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Lullingstone. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
What a roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A full building survey of the property
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- The roof space
Roof surveys around Lullingstone
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Saint Botolph, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Eynsford station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. Lullingstone Castle lies about 0.1 miles east, so building around Lullingstone goes back a long way. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. Lullingstone is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Lullingstone and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our London page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: DA4. If you are just outside Lullingstone, we cover Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lullingstone
In Lullingstone, that means homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub and Raspberry Hall Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Lullingstone is Eynsford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Lullingstone Castle (within half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s The Warren.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Around Lullingstone, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.