Kent · London and the South East
Bekesbourne Landlord Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the let or shared roof at a property in Bekesbourne. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit typically takes an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Bekesbourne, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Advice
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Bekesbourne
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a small place like Bekesbourne, 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 roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Bekesbourne (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Why act early in Bekesbourne
Keeping a dated survey on file helps with future planning. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bekesbourne, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Common questions in Bekesbourne
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Bekesbourne station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Bekesbourne is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you cover Bekesbourne?
Yes, we do. Bekesbourne is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a landlord roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Arrange flat access beforehand
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Landlord roof surveys around Bekesbourne
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 3.3 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bekesbourne goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bekesbourne gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. We cover properties on Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Bekesbourne, we cover Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Bekesbourne
The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Bekesbourne book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What’s prompted the survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Bekesbourne, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
When to book a survey in Bekesbourne
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently and the smaller roofs are easy to forget.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Take a building like St. Anselm's Catholic School: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- What happens after the report arrives