Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Aylesford
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Aylesford. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- A sagging deck under the covering
Flat roof surveys around Aylesford
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Starkey Castle about 4.5 miles north, Aylesford sits in an area with a long building history. 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.
Take an older house close to Aylesford Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Aylesford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Aylesford, we can survey the roof. Our Kent coverage includes Aylesford and the places around it.
Flat roof surveys in ME20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Station Road, High Street and Hall Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Aylesford
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Aylesford School, The Chequers pub and Ditton Quarry and the streets around them. Aylesford has its own railway station: Aylesford station. Nearby you will also find Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
How a flat roof survey works in Aylesford
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We’re frequently asked to look into leaks around rooflights and blistering in felt or asphalt, across felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Aylesford can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Aylesford (ME20)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Which survey package you book
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Aylesford?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Standing water left after rain
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you look after a building like Aylesford Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their insurance cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
What we do, step by step
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Homes around Aylesford frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common questions in Aylesford
How do I find out if my home in Aylesford is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover Aylesford?
Yes, Aylesford is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Aylesford as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
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Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Book a survey every few years
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Why get it checked now?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It normally points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Aylesford, so it’s useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Aylesford
- A report with photographs
- An independent look at the roof
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- More than 5,000 surveys completed