Kent · London and the South East
Basted Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Basted. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof survey in Basted
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed ponding water that doesn’t drain away and outlets choked with leaves and silt, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Basted, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. 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 ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Basted (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Basted
Is my home in Basted listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Basted?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Basted is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
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 will tell you in the report.
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.
Towns and villages near Basted
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Local flat roofs in Basted
Historic houses like Old Soar Manor, about 1.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Basted goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Borough Green Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Basted is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Basted, we can survey the roof. Basted is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN15 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Basted Mill and Plough Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Claygate Cross (1 mile south-east), Crouch (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile north), Platt (1 mile north-east) and Plaxtol (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Near you in Basted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Public House, Wrotham School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 0.9 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (4.8 miles west).
Prices for flat roof surveys in Basted
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Basted, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Basted?
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Look out for signs like these:
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near The Church of the Good Shepherd, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How soon the report will arrive
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Basted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Basted
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.