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Pre-purchase roof survey in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Boughton Malherbe from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Old water stains in the loft space
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boughton Malherbe
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the loft space where it’s safe to get in. You get a report with photos. If you’ve noticed loose pots and cracked flaunching and a ridge or slope that dips, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Boughton Malherbe, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. 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.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Boughton Malherbe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
All our prices include VAT. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. Somewhere like Boughton Malherbe needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
On a slate roof, the underlay may be old bitumen felt, or there may be none at all on very old roofs. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it is in.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Boughton Malherbe questions
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Malherbe?
Yes, Boughton Malherbe is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boughton Malherbe?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Where it’s safe, yes. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It’s 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. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What we are asked to look at in Boughton Malherbe
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we can’t see
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Boughton Malherbe
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
Buying a home or a new roof in Boughton Malherbe
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
With Leeds Castle about 3.6 miles north-west, the area around Boughton Malherbe has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing. For landlords with property near Lenham station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you’re in Boughton Malherbe, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Malherbe and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we survey roofs in Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Boughton Malherbe
In Boughton Malherbe, that means homes and buildings near Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Kings Head Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Lenham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).