Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Barnsole
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Barnsole. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often 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.
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Flat roof survey in Barnsole: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and people most frequently book us about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and leaks around rooflights.
Somewhere as small as Barnsole, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Barnsole (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also in Barnsole
FAQs for Barnsole
Do you cover Barnsole?
Yes, Barnsole is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
How do I find out if my home in Barnsole is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
How do I book a survey in Barnsole?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain does not typically stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Flat roof surveys around Barnsole
Goodnestone Park, about 2 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Barnsole. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. Landlords with a home close to Adisham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Barnsole is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Wherever you are in Barnsole, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our Kent coverage includes Barnsole and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of CT3 for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Mill Lane, Meadow Gardens and Mill Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Barnsole include Staple (1 mile north-west), Flemings (1 mile east), Durlock (1 mile north), Hammill Park (1 mile south-east) and Twitham (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Barnsole
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Black Pig Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 3.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Barnsole includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Barnsole, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Barnsole, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why it is worth a survey now in Barnsole
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Around Barnsole, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book us in Barnsole
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Barnsole
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Barnsole. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.