Kent · London and the South East
Bilting Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Bilting, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Loose or cracked edge trims
About our flat roof survey in Bilting
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photographs so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about a sagging deck under the covering and standing water left after rain.
In a small place like Bilting, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Bilting (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
For a price for your roof in Bilting, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Bilting
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bilting?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Bilting as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bilting?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft 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 for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Bilting can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
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.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Bilting
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. 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 check with the council.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Lawrence, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Landlords with a home close to Wye station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Wye School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Wherever you are in Bilting, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Kent coverage includes Bilting. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in TN25 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
Near you in Bilting
Typical jobs here are in homes near Godmersham Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wye station, roughly 1.7 miles south. A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Other services in Bilting
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.