Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Otford
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Otford from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Otford: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Otford and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
In a smaller place like Otford, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Otford (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Otford questions
Do you cover smaller places like Otford?
Yes. Otford is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Otford station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What do you check on a roof survey?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
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 inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Towns and villages near Otford
Other services in Otford
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Otford
The wider area around Otford has a long history of building, with Knole House about 3.2 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church like Church of St Bartholomew are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Landlords with a home close to Otford station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. Take a building like Otford Primary School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Otford is about 2 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Otford as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of TN14 is covered for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Bubblestone Road. Other places close to Otford include Twitton (1 mile west), Shoreham (2 miles north), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-west), Halstead (3 miles north-west) and Badgers Mount (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (9 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Otford
Around Otford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Knole Academy, The Woodman pub and Fackenden Down and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Otford itself: Otford station. Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (less than half a mile south-east). For a walk, there is Dryhill Nature Reserve.
How it works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Being in a smaller place like Otford does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s easier to plan roof work than to react to it. With a report, you can tackle the urgent jobs first and plan the rest, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Blocked gutters on homes around Otford overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
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. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Visits on any day of the week
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles