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Bekesbourne Hill Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Bekesbourne Hill, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect normally gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older cottages and farmhouses around Bekesbourne Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
For a price for your roof in Bekesbourne Hill, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Bekesbourne Hill
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Roof survey in Bekesbourne Hill
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it’s safe. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. You do not need to do anything except give us access. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about torn or sagging underlay and worn or blocked valleys.
Somewhere as small as Bekesbourne Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bekesbourne Hill (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey looks like in Bekesbourne Hill
With Goodnestone Park about 4.1 miles east, Bekesbourne Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Anyone responsible for a site like Bridge and Patrixbourne Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Bekesbourne Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bekesbourne Hill can all book roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We survey roofs across the CT4 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Bekesbourne Hill and Oakleigh Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Bekesbourne Hill include Patrixbourne (1 mile south), Bekesbourne (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north-east) and Bishopsbourne (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Bekesbourne Hill
In Bekesbourne Hill, that means homes and buildings near Chequer's Wood and Old Park and St. Anselm's Catholic School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Bekesbourne Hill itself: Bekesbourne station. Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bekesbourne Hill
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Signs you need a roof survey in Bekesbourne Hill
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lead can crack, lift or slip with age, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Trees in and around Chequer's Wood and Old Park shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Useful tips for Bekesbourne Hill property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have gutters and valleys cleared regularly, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Bekesbourne Hill, access is usually 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.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Bekesbourne Hill: your questions answered
I let a flat near Bekesbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Is my home in Bekesbourne Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. It’s emailed to you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.