Kent · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bough Beech
An experienced roof surveyor for pre-purchase roof surveys in Bough Beech. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Bough Beech, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- 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.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- You receive the report, with findings prioritised by urgency, so you can raise them with the seller.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Related advice
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Bough Beech
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and look from ground level, windows and the loft instead. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, on flat-roofed extensions and dormers, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space.
In a village or hamlet like Bough Beech, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, sent by email. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Bough Beech (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Older slate roofs frequently have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. From inside the loft space, we report what we can see of it.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Local roofs and buyers in Bough Beech
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Hever Castle about 1.1 miles south-west, Bough Beech sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Hever station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Bough Beech is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Bookings from Bough Beech are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Bough Beech is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hever Road, Clinton Lane and Millbrook or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around Bough Beech: Charcott (2 miles east), Hall's Green (3 miles north-east), Ide Hill (3 miles north), Toy's Hill (3 miles north) and Goathurst Common (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (13 miles east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Bough Beech
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Wheatsheaf Public House and Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hever station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (5.6 miles north-west) and Hever Castle (1.1 miles south-west).
Common questions in Bough Beech
Do you cover Bough Beech?
Yes, Bough Beech is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Bough Beech?
Yes. Bough Beech 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 as you book.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Ideally, yes. The loft tells us a lot about the roof, and views from upper windows help too. The agent or seller can arrange entry.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Useful tips for Bough Beech property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. If anything in the report is not clear, ask us.
After you move in, have leaves and moss cleared from gutters and valleys, ideally once the leaves have dropped. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Why get it checked now?
Small roof defects let water in slowly. By the time a stain shows, timber or plaster may already be damp. Finding the cause at the survey stage means you know about it from day one. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Bough Beech, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Bough Beech
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.