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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bockhanger
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bockhanger, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bockhanger
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bockhanger: what you get
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Little of that is easy to judge from the pavement on a viewing. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’re worried about lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney and a ridge or slope that dips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Bockhanger can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, which can mean more wind and rain on the roof. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Bockhanger (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Bockhanger
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. The wider area around Bockhanger has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 2.1 miles west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light. Landlords with a home close to Ashford International station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Bockhanger is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Bockhanger is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN24 and TN25 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Park Road, York Road and Tudor Road. We also cover Kennington (1 mile north-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north-west), Godinton (2 miles south-west), Ashford (2 miles south) and Boughton Lees (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Bockhanger
Around Bockhanger, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Towers School and Sixth Form Centre and Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles south. A little further out are County Square (1.2 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- The condition of the rest of the house (that’s a RICS home survey)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Questions from Bockhanger
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bockhanger?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Bockhanger within the area you cover?
Yes, Bockhanger is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Bockhanger?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In an older home around Bockhanger, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than the original defect.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- A photo-illustrated written report
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
After strong winds, look at the roof from ground level. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
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What else we do in Bockhanger
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to Bockhanger is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.