Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Bexon, Kent
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Bexon, with photos and a written report.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof survey in Bexon
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. 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 standing water left after rain and outlets that hold water back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes alike.
In a small place like Bexon, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Bexon (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Bexon can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’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 we arrive
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book 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. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
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Flat roof surveys in Bexon: local notes
Bexon lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
If you let a flat or house near Sittingbourne station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church like Church of St John the Baptist are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bredgar Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bexon is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Bexon can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Bexon is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of ME9 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Tunstall (1 mile north), Dungate (2 miles east), Highsted (2 miles north-east), Heart's Delight (2 miles north) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bexon
We work in homes and buildings around Cromers Wood and Fulston Manor School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (3.1 miles north-east).
Bexon: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Bexon hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Bexon is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Bexon within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
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 it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
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. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Bexon and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bexon
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
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Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
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.
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.