Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Boughton Green
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Boughton Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Boughton Green
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Stoneacre, about 2.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Boughton Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Landlords with a home close to East Farleigh station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. For businesses in and around places such as The Mall Maidstone, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you look after a building like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Boughton Green is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys in Boughton Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Every address in ME17 and ME15 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Heath Road, Green Lane and Jolly Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Linton (1 mile south-west) and Wierton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Around Boughton Green
In Boughton Green, that means homes and buildings near The Curious Eatery pub and Cornwallis Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.9 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.1 miles north-west).
How a landlord roof survey works in Boughton Green
The lease typically decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We don’t give legal advice on leases, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photographs and recommendations. We’re often asked to look into damaged pots and flaunching and flashings that have come away, on flat roofs on blocks, gutters and downpipes and converted houses.
In a small place like Boughton Green, 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 written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Boughton Green (ME17, ME15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How big the roof is
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
FAQs for Boughton Green
Is Boughton Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Boughton Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Green?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Who typically books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
How long will you be on site?
It normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. You will know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Boughton Green
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work, so you can compare quotes on the same basis. In a place like Boughton Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Boughton Green property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
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.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
For landlords and managing agents
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Access to the loft may be through a flat or a common area, so it needs arranging.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Boughton Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- You or your agent arrange access to the roof space and any flats we need to enter.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can be seen safely, including from inside where possible.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.