Kent · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Boughton Malherbe
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings around Boughton Malherbe, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boughton Malherbe
There’s no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: we inspect carefully and explain what we see in writing. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are debris building up in roof valleys and flashings that have come away from the wall.
Some older homes in villages like Boughton Malherbe are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Boughton Malherbe (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about roof surveys in Boughton Malherbe
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Lenham station?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover smaller places like Boughton Malherbe?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, confirmed before anything is booked.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
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.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Make sure we can open the loft hatch
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Do not climb onto the roof yourself
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. That helps you decide what to do first.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles or pieces in the garden are signs something has moved. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What a roof survey looks like in Boughton Malherbe
With Leeds Castle about 3.6 miles north-west, Boughton Malherbe sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Homes near green spaces such as Kiln Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Lenham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Boughton Malherbe are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Boughton Malherbe and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for roof surveys. Other places close to Boughton Malherbe include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Boughton Malherbe
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Kings Head Public House. The closest station to Boughton Malherbe is Lenham station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We look for the likely route in.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Boughton Malherbe
If you are planning to sell, a roof survey can help you prepare. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. In a small place like Boughton Malherbe, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Boughton Malherbe
- 20+ years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
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What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Boughton Malherbe, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Boughton Malherbe
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.