Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Borden, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Borden, with photographs and a written report.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Borden and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
About our roof survey in Borden
We survey roofs in Borden and across London and the South East. Visits run on any day of the week. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability. You get a written report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. When you are ready to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are flashings that have come away from the wall and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
In a small place like Borden, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Borden (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Let us know about past leaks
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. The photos show what we found and where, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents.
Borden questions
Is the coastal weather around Borden hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Borden is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Borden?
Yes, Borden is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
Not as a figure. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we’ll say so.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It normally takes about one to two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Borden, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Other services in Borden
What a roof survey looks like in Borden
Borden lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borden Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Sittingbourne station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. If you’re in Borden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on The Street, Mountview and Homestead View. We also cover Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Near you in Borden
Around Borden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Westlands School and Cromers Wood, among other places. Borden’s nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east).