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Flat roof survey in Badlesmere, Kent
Independent flat roof surveys in Badlesmere. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Badlesmere
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: 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. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. Typical surveys look at outlets choked with leaves and silt and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Badlesmere are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Badlesmere (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Badlesmere, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys around Badlesmere
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Badlesmere has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 1.9 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Sheldwich Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Badlesmere is about 4 miles south of Preston, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Badlesmere, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across Kent, we cover Badlesmere. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Badlesmere, we cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile north), Sheldwich (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west), Throwley Forstal (1 mile west) and North Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (9 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Badlesmere
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Red Lion pub and the streets around them. Badlesmere’s nearest station is Selling station, about 2.7 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.4 miles east).
FAQs for Badlesmere
Will you come out to Badlesmere?
Yes, Badlesmere is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Badlesmere is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes 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.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Badlesmere?
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
The streets around a church like Church of St Leonard are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What insurance they carry
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
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Why it is worth a survey now in Badlesmere
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Around Badlesmere, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book us in Badlesmere
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
- The property’s address and postcode
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Badlesmere
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
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, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.