Kent · London and the South East
Alkham Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Alkham from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. For older village homes like those around Alkham, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
About our flat roof survey in Alkham
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. We’re frequently asked to look into ponding water that doesn’t drain away and outlets that hold water back, across mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
In a village or hamlet like Alkham, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Alkham (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Alkham
What else we do in Alkham
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- When you need the report by
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Alkham
Will you come out to Alkham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. 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.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Alkham?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
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 happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Flat roofs in Alkham
Alkham lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Alkham has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 3.9 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Kearsney station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Anthony the Martyr, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Alkham. Alkham is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Alkham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sladden Wood. For rail, the closest station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere as small as Alkham, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.