Kent · London and the South East
Bobbing Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Bobbing, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Roof surveys around Bobbing
Bobbing lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take an older house close to Church of St Bartholomew: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Newington station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Roofs in Bobbing get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Bobbing is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of ME9 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer roof surveys to properties on Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Bobbing: Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Bobbing
Around Bobbing, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
About our roof survey in Bobbing
Our roof survey gives you a clear picture of your roof’s condition. We check the coverings, the ridges and hips, the valleys and flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, and the loft space where there is safe access. You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations. Where it’s relevant, the recommendations are prioritised by urgency. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are lifted, split or missing lead flashings and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken.
In a small place like Bobbing, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. 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.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. A few suggestions:
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Keep the report with your property records
- Check we can open the loft hatch
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months. It shows how the roof has fared over the year, and whether work has done its job.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Take photos of anything that changes.
Checking the roof from the ground
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Slipped, cracked and missing tiles are recorded.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
What we are asked to look at in Bobbing
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Worn or blocked valleys
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Grove Park Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
FAQs for Bobbing
I let a flat near Newington station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Bobbing?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How soon is the report ready?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it is 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.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Towns and villages near Bobbing
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The survey, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Rural addresses near Bobbing can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.