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Roof survey in Bonnington, Kent
Roof surveys across Bonnington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Bonnington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, 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.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Bonnington, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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How a roof survey works in Bonnington
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 normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you’ve noticed torn or sagging underlay and gaps in the roof where coverings have gone, we can find out what’s behind it, on clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys alike.
In a village or hamlet like Bonnington, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, 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: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bonnington (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Bonnington homes and their roofs
Westenhanger Castle, about 4.4 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Bonnington. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you look after a building such as Aldington Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. For landlords with property near Ham Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Bonnington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. In Bonnington, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Kent coverage includes Bonnington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Cherry Orchard Lane and Bourne Road or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Bonnington, we cover Aldington (1 mile north-east), Clap Hill (1 mile north-east), Aldington Frith (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north-east) and Postling Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (7 miles east), Hawkinge (10 miles east) and Wincheap (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bonnington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Poulton Wood and Walnut Tree Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Ham Street station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Lympne Castle (4.2 miles east). The countryside around Bonnington includes Hatch Park.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bonnington
Leaving it means relying on what you can see from ground level. That can lead to the wrong work being done, or miss the fault that matters. A survey tells you what actually needs attention. Around Bonnington, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Bonnington
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Letting agents and landlords in Bonnington book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
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Your questions about roof surveys in Bonnington
Can a landlord with a rental near Ham Street station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Bonnington listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you need a roof survey in Bonnington?
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Leaves, moss and silt build up, the gutter overflows and water soaks the walls. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
Homes near green spaces like Poulton Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
When you need someone else
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
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. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles