Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Boughton Aluph, Kent
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Boughton Aluph, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
Local roofs in Boughton Aluph
Historic houses like Godinton House, about 4.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Boughton Aluph goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you run a business near County Square, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Take a building like Wye School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Boughton Aluph is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. In Boughton Aluph, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Boughton Aluph is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN25 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Boughton Corner (1 mile east), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Around Boughton Aluph
Around Boughton Aluph, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Flying Horse Inn. The closest station to Boughton Aluph is Wye station, roughly 1 mile south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
Roof survey in Boughton Aluph: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Boughton Aluph and the wider South East. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Whether it is a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us. If you are worried about valley linings that have cracked or split and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Boughton Aluph, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Boughton Aluph (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Your questions about roof surveys in Boughton Aluph
Is Boughton Aluph within the area you cover?
Yes. Boughton Aluph is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Wye station book a roof survey?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does a roof survey include?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check, and Premium adds thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. On Premium, a drone is used where applicable.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
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.
What we can’t see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
Surveys for landlords and agents in Boughton Aluph
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Why get it checked now?
Many roofs go years without anyone looking at them closely. Our report gives you a record of how the roof is today, which makes later changes easy to spot. In a small place like Boughton Aluph, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 book us in Boughton Aluph
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a small place like Boughton Aluph, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
When to book a survey in Boughton Aluph
What’s under the slates or tiles is as important as the coverings themselves. Breathable membranes only appeared in the UK in the late 1990s, so many older roofs have bitumen felt underlay, and some very old roofs have no underlay at all. Torn or sagging felt lets water through.
We’re frequently asked to look at:
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
If you own a rental within reach of Wye station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Will the report include photos?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Prices for roof surveys in Boughton Aluph
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Which survey package you book
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What we need to know
These details help when you contact us:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.