Kent · London and the South East
Boughton under Blean Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out roof surveys in Boughton under Blean.
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
About our roof survey in Boughton under Blean
Our report is written in plain English, not jargon. Each defect is described with photos and a recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Boughton under Blean may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Boughton under Blean (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Boughton under Blean
Will you come out to Boughton under Blean?
Yes. Boughton under Blean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Selling station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
Not as a figure. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you check whether my roof contains asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, like serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Signs you need a roof survey in Boughton under Blean
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
If you live in an older home near St Barnabas, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What we can’t see
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- A full building survey of the property
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
Local roofs in Boughton under Blean
Boughton under Blean lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. 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. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For landlords with property near Selling station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you live near a park such as Mount Ephraim Gardens, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Boughton under Blean is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Boughton under Blean and nearby. Boughton under Blean is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on London Road, The Street and The Crescent and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Hickmans Green (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (1 mile south), Dunkirk (1 mile east), Oversland (1 mile south) and South Street (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Boughton under Blean
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
- File the report with your home documents
- Check the roof from the ground after storms
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. It’s a chance to ask questions about anything in the report.
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. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. For a village or hamlet like Boughton under Blean, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. They get particular attention in every survey.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. Rotten pegs and battens let tiles move.
Can I check my roof myself?
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.