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Landlord Roof Survey in Bishopsbourne
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Bishopsbourne, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
How a landlord roof survey works in Bishopsbourne
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and loose ridge or hip tiles, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Bishopsbourne, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Bishopsbourne (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Bishopsbourne frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Shared chimney stacks
Shared stacks need everyone involved to agree work and the report helps with that.
Landlord roof surveys in Bishopsbourne: local notes
About 4.1 miles east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Bishopsbourne has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you own a rental within reach of Bekesbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bishopsbourne is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Bishopsbourne: Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Bishopsbourne
Around Bishopsbourne, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Mermaid Inn. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
Questions from Bishopsbourne
I let a flat near Bekesbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
Do you cover smaller places like Bishopsbourne?
Yes, Bishopsbourne is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
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.
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Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Bishopsbourne
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years, especially on taller buildings.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Around Bishopsbourne, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bishopsbourne
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
We do not advise on leases or who should pay. Our report sets out the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem typically is.
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.