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Flat roof survey in Ash, Kent
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Ash and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof survey in Ash: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you are worried about blistering in felt or asphalt and upstands pulling away from walls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Ash can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Ash (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Look for standing water a day after rain
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
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What else we do in Ash
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Ash: your questions answered
Is my home in Ash listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is the coastal weather around Ash hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Ash is within about 5 miles of the coast.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you cover Ash for flat roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Ash and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Homes around Ash often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Keep pets in another room
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Ash
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. In a smaller place like Ash, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Flat roof surveys around Ash
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Ash, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. With Goodnestone Park about 3.3 miles south-west, Ash sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Nicholas, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Landlords with a home close to Sandwich station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take a building like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Bookings from Ash are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CT3. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ash
Around Ash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Ash is Sandwich station, roughly 2.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What affects the price in Ash
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The roof’s overall size
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.