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Roof Survey in Bossingham
Roof surveys across Bossingham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
Common questions in Bossingham
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Chartham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Bossingham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do I arrange a roof survey in Bossingham?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey seven days a week.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How a roof survey works in Bossingham
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. If you’ve noticed valley linings that have cracked or split and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Bossingham, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Bossingham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East frequently have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails holding it often fail long before the slate. Slipped, cracked and missing slates are all noted, and for clips that show past repairs.
Prices for roof surveys in Bossingham
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Local roofs in Bossingham
If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Landlords with a home close to Chartham station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bossingham is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Bossingham, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Bossingham is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer roof surveys to properties on The Street, Bossingham Street and Manns Hill. If you’re just outside Bossingham, we cover Stelling Minnis (1 mile south-west), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south), Stowting Common (4 miles south-west) and Ottinge (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Bossingham
The closest station to Bossingham is Chartham station, about 4.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.7 miles north).
Signs you need a roof survey in Bossingham
Blocked gutters cause a surprising amount of damage. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Hidden gutters behind parapets and in valleys can send water indoors.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their insurance cover
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How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Bossingham needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Bossingham, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Bossingham
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Ridges, hips and valleys
Useful tips for Bossingham property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- Include dormers, porches and garages when you book
- Let us know about past leaks
Keep the report with your property records. It gives you something to compare against later, and buyers may ask about the roof when you sell.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.