Kent · London and the South East
Barming Heath Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Barming Heath, and put it all in a report with photographs.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Prices for flat roof surveys in Barming Heath
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
About our flat roof survey in Barming Heath
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. 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 survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are splits, cracks and crazing and water getting in at rooflights.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Barming Heath take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Barming Heath (ME16, ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Barming Heath
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take a building like Barming Primary School: schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Barming Heath is about 3 miles east of Kings Hill, in Kent. Barming Heath is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Barming Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Flat roof surveys in ME16 and ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Lower Road, Church Lane and Tonbridge Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Barming Heath, we cover Hoppers Corner (1 mile south), Kettle Corner (1 mile south-east), Farleigh Green (1 mile south), West Farleigh (1 mile south) and Teston (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Barming Heath
We work in homes and buildings around Quarry Wood, St Simon Stock Catholic School and The Bull Inn. For rail, the closest station is East Farleigh station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Oakwood Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Fremlin Walk (2.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Boxley Hills.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
Barming Heath: your questions answered
Is Barming Heath in the area you cover?
Yes, Barming Heath is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Will you come out to Barming Heath?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the address.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
How it works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Barming Heath, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Barming Heath
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it is found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Barming Heath, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.