Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Bekesbourne, Kent
Roof surveys around Bekesbourne, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Roof surveys around Bekesbourne
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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For businesses in and around places such as Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bekesbourne is about 3 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Bekesbourne is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Bekesbourne is one of the places in Kent where we work.
Every address in CT4 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Aerodrome Road, Lysander Close and Adisham Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Patrixbourne (1 mile west), Bekesbourne Hill (1 mile north-west), Bridge (1 mile south-west), Littlebourne (2 miles north) and Adisham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south) and Ramsgate (13 miles north-east).
Around Bekesbourne
For rail, the closest station is Bekesbourne station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.5 miles north-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.5 miles north-west).
About our roof survey in Bekesbourne
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof usually wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a careful look. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. Common reasons to book are debris building up in roof valleys and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and flat roofs.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Bekesbourne (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Bekesbourne: your questions answered
Is Bekesbourne within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Bekesbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
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Why get it checked now?
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, so you can compare it next time. In a small place like Bekesbourne, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around Bekesbourne can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we cannot see
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- A structural engineer’s report
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bekesbourne
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Bekesbourne. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Do you need a roof survey in Bekesbourne?
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
For site and facilities teams at buildings like St. Anselm's Catholic School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Prices for roof surveys in Bekesbourne
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.