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Flat roof survey in Addington, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Addington, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Local flat roofs in Addington
About 3.9 miles south-west lies Old Soar Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Addington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Addington, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
Anyone responsible for a site like Offham Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near West Malling station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Addington is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Addington across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the ME19 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as London Road, The Links and Trottiscliffe Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Ryarsh (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile north-west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west) and Harvel (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Around Addington
In Addington, that means homes and buildings near The Angel Inn, The Malling School and Manor Park Country Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is West Malling station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (1.2 miles north) and Leybourne Castle (1.7 miles east).
Flat roof survey in Addington: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’ve noticed a sagging deck under the covering and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Addington, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Addington (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Addington
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Addington?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
How do I find out if my home in Addington is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. The report follows by email.
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- When you need the report by
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Addington?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Hotels and guest houses near Addington cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
What to check before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Useful tips for Addington property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Book a survey every few years
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Around Addington, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For an older or listed building in a place like Addington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.