Kent · London and the South East
Bogle Landlord Roof Survey
A careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Bogle, with photographs and a written report.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Bogle
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you are worried about damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and choked outlets and gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Bogle, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Bogle (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Common questions in Bogle
Is Bogle within the area you cover?
Yes, Bogle is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Bogle?
It can do. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Bogle is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
That depends on the layout. Often we need the loft and certain flats, and you or your agent arrange access. We’ll confirm what we need when booking.
Local roofs in Bogle
Bogle is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4 miles south-east, Bogle sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a building such as Lynsted and Norton Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Bogle is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Bogle and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the ME9 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Lynsted Lane and Bogle Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Lynsted (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile north-west), Bapchild (1 mile west), Rodmersham (1 mile west) and Erriottwood (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Around Bogle
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sittingbourne Community College and Black Lion Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.3 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
What this survey can’t tell you
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
What we’re asked to look at in Bogle
Many blocks and converted houses have several roof types. Each wears differently, and flat roofs over rear additions frequently need attention sooner.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will the report include photos?
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Bogle
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Bogle, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Rural addresses near Bogle can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it’s safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
How the survey changes by roof type
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner and the report helps with that.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.