Kent · London and the South East
Benover Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Benover. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Leaks around rooflights
Flat roof survey in Benover: what you get
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and blistering in felt or asphalt, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass alike.
Somewhere as small as Benover, 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Benover (ME18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Benover
Do you carry out roof surveys in Benover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Benover as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Benover?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What do I do with the report?
You’ll get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
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What else we do in Benover
Tips from our surveys
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
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 call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Flat and commercial roofs around Benover
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
If you look after a building such as Hunton Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Peter's and St Paul's Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Benover is about 5 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Benover gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Benover.
Surveys in ME18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover Congelow (1 mile north-west), Yalding (1 mile north), Laddingford (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east) and Nettlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles west) and Kings Hill (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Benover
We work in homes and buildings around The Woolpack Inn, among other places. Benover’s nearest station is Yalding station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Oakwood Hospital (4.4 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles north-west).
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, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Benover, 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. 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
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Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Benover?
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
For landlords with property near Yalding station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What happens after the report arrives
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How soon the report will arrive
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes