Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Swanley, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Swanley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Loose chimney pots
Roof surveys around Swanley
About 2.9 miles south lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Swanley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Take a building like St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Swanley station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If you live in an older home near St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. We survey roofs in Swanley and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Swanley. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the BR8 postcode area for roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Station Road and High Street. Being close to the A20 and B258, Swanley is easy for us to reach for roof surveys. Other places close to Swanley include Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
What’s near Swanley
Around Swanley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Orchards Academy, among other places. Swanley has its own railway station: Swanley station. Nearby you will also find London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Not far away are The Warren and Summer Hill.
About our roof survey in Swanley
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’ve noticed slates or tiles that have slipped or broken and worn or blocked valleys, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Around Swanley, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Swanley (BR8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
File the report with your other home documents. It’s a useful baseline for future surveys, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What made you get in touch
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to Swanley is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
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 will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Why it is worth a survey now in Swanley
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. Around Swanley, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What else we do in Swanley
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we check them too. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges often cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded, as wind can lift them.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
FAQs for Swanley
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Swanley 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.
Is Swanley within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How much does a roof survey cost in Swanley?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, and it is agreed before booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We also inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.