Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Boughton Corner
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Boughton Corner. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
About our landlord roof survey in Boughton Corner
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on any day of the week which can help when arranging access with residents. We’re often asked to look into chimney stacks in poor repair and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, on blocks of flats, shared roofs and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Boughton Corner, 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. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Boughton Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Boughton Corner: your questions answered
Is my home in Boughton Corner listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wye station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Is this a RICS 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
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Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Why get it checked now?
Finding a roof defect early usually means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings, plus urgent call-outs. Around Boughton Corner, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Boughton Corner
- An independent look at the roof
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Boughton Corner can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Boughton Corner
With Godinton House about 4.4 miles south-west, Boughton Corner sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you live in an older home near All Saints’ Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. Anyone responsible for a site like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Boughton Corner as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Boughton Corner is one of the places in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of TN25 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
What’s near Boughton Corner
Around Boughton Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Tickled Trout pub, Wye School and Wye School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boughton Corner include Hatch Park.
What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- A full structural assessment of the building
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
How the survey changes by roof type
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to, and the report says what was seen.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. The report is written in plain language.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.