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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Boughton under Blean
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Boughton under Blean and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Boughton under Blean: what you get
Buying a flat brings its own roof questions. Depending on the lease, roof repairs may fall to the building owner or a management company, with costs frequently passed on through the service charge. We inspect what access allows us to see safely, and the report gives you clear points to raise with your solicitor or the managing agent. If the building has a flat roof, we check that too where access allows. If you are worried about gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Boughton under Blean may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We photograph them so you can raise them before exchange.
Local roofs and buyers in Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Take an older house close to St Barnabas: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Roofs in Boughton under Blean get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: ME13. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, The Street and The Crescent. We also cover Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Boughton under Blean
We work in homes and buildings around Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub, among other places. Boughton under Blean’s nearest station is Selling station, about 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). The countryside around Boughton under Blean includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Boughton under Blean?
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Selling station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Boughton under Blean questions
How do I find out if my home in Boughton under Blean is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Boughton under Blean within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you go up on the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What’s the best way to book?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
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.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Boughton under Blean
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Height and safe access
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, and you can line up a roofer before small faults grow. Outbuildings and barns around Boughton under Blean are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Boughton under Blean, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Book a survey
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Boughton under Blean
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.