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Roof Survey in Boughton Monchelsea
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Boughton Monchelsea, with photographs and a written report.
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Boughton Monchelsea
We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. If you are worried about flashings that have come away from the wall and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings, the roof space and clay and concrete tiles alike.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Boughton Monchelsea (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Boughton Monchelsea, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Let us know about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some faults need dealing with soon, while others can wait for planned work. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Most overflow damage starts with a blocked gutter.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time water marks a ceiling, it’s often been getting in for a while. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In a small place like Boughton Monchelsea, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about roof surveys in Boughton Monchelsea
Will you come out to Boughton Monchelsea?
Yes. Boughton Monchelsea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Boughton Monchelsea listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. What we do is explain the roof’s condition and what to deal with first.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
What affects the price in Boughton Monchelsea
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Common roof problems in Boughton Monchelsea
Not every roof problem comes from outside. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, and the damp gets into timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
If you run a business near The Mall Maidstone, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What experience they bring
- What insurance they carry
What a roof survey looks like in Boughton Monchelsea
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Boughton Monchelsea Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Boughton Monchelsea get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
All of ME17 is covered for roof surveys. Streets in the area include Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive, all of which we cover. Boughton Monchelsea is on the B2163, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Boughton Monchelsea: Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Boughton Monchelsea
We work in homes and buildings around Senacre Technology College, Cornwallis Academy and The Curious Eatery pub, among other places. Boughton Monchelsea’s nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 2.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.