Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Boughton Lees, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Boughton Lees, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
How a landlord roof survey works in Boughton Lees
A roof over tenants or leaseholders often gets attention only when water comes in. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to see how the roof is changing. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and gutters overflowing onto walls.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. 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. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Boughton Lees (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Boughton Lees
A planned maintenance budget needs real information. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later helping you spread the work. Around Boughton Lees, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
FAQs for Boughton Lees
Is Boughton Lees within the area you cover?
Yes, Boughton Lees is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Boughton Lees?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
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. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Boughton Lees
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
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The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Boughton Lees can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Local roofs in Boughton Lees
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. About 3.4 miles south-west lies Godinton House, a reminder of how long the area around Boughton Lees has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Christopher's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. 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. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near County Square, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Boughton Lees is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Boughton Lees is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for landlord roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Landlord roof surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Boughton Lees, we cover Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Near you in Boughton Lees
Typical jobs here are in homes near Flying Horse Inn. The nearest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Hatch Park.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp straight away
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Give residents notice before a survey
Report times depend 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.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.