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Pre-purchase roof survey in Boughton Corner, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Boughton Corner, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Boughton Corner
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 look at the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where it is safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about slipped or missing slates and tiles and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Boughton Corner, 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. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, 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.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Boughton Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Boughton Corner
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The wider area around Boughton Corner has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4.4 miles south-west. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as 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.
Take an older house close to All Saints’ Church: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Boughton Corner gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can safely be seen, photographs and a clear written report. Boughton Corner is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across TN25 for pre-purchase roof surveys. Other places close to Boughton Corner include Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
What’s near Boughton Corner
In Boughton Corner, that means homes and buildings near The Tickled Trout pub, Wye School and Wye School and the streets around them. The closest station to Boughton Corner is Wye station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Boughton Corner needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Boughton Corner
A chimney stack stands out in the wind and rain and they’re frequently the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
If you let a flat or house near Wye station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Before you book anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Leave it or get it looked at?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. Around Boughton Corner, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Tips from our surveys
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Let us know your timetable
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and use the photos as a record of how the roof looked when you bought. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
Common questions in Boughton Corner
Is my home in Boughton Corner listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boughton Corner?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
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 suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It is your choice, but the two do different jobs. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Once your offer has been accepted, and before exchange. That way you can still act on what we find, whether that means asking questions or negotiating.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.