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Pre-purchase roof survey in Bossingham, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Bossingham? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Bossingham and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Bossingham
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a proper look at it before you’re committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
Somewhere as small as Bossingham, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Bossingham (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bossingham
Letting agents and landlords in Bossingham book surveys as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bossingham. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Somewhere as small as Bossingham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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Local roofs and buyers in Bossingham
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 4.9 miles south-east lies Acrise Place, a reminder of how long the area around Bossingham has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you let a flat or house near Chartham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Surveys in Bossingham work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Local streets include The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill, all of which we cover. We also cover Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Bossingham
The closest station to Bossingham is Chartham station, about 4.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Bossingham: your questions answered
Is Bossingham in the area you cover?
Yes, Bossingham is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Bossingham as anywhere else.
Is Bossingham within the area you cover?
Yes, Bossingham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
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.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How long does the survey visit take?
It normally takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older homes in the South East often have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles on some. Rotten pegs let tiles slide.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or cracked lead lets water straight into the roof, and missing lead is not unknown, as it is a target for thieves.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, and we can’t promise any result.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.