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Roof survey in Bluetown, Kent
Roof surveys in Bluetown from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
Landlords, agents and block managers in Bluetown
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
About our roof survey in Bluetown
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and flashings that have come away from the wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Bluetown (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys in Bluetown: local notes
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.4 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Bluetown goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
Landlords with a home close to Sittingbourne station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Living close to Cromers Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Bluetown is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in Bluetown, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bluetown is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Hollybushes (1 mile west), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Doddington (1 mile south-east), Wichling (1 mile south) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
Around Bluetown
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cromers Wood. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north).
Prices for roof surveys in Bluetown
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
There are 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 want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Bluetown questions
Do you cover smaller places like Bluetown?
Yes, Bluetown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Sittingbourne station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the survey is done from ground level, upper windows and the roof space. The Premium Survey adds a drone where it applies.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Why act early in Bluetown
By the time water marks a ceiling, it is frequently been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In a small place like Bluetown, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent look at the roof
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Bluetown, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- 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 we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Bluetown
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
People usually book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Take an older house close to Church of St Catherine: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their track record with similar roofs