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Bitchet Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Bitchet Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Bitchet Green
Ponding is often 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. We survey upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blocked or damaged outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Bitchet Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Bitchet Green (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Bitchet Green
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The shape of the roof and its details
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Honest limits
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Bitchet Green
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
Why act early in Bitchet Green
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Outbuildings and barns around Bitchet Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
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 will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older roofs in small places like Bitchet Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Bitchet Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Common questions in Bitchet Green
How do I find out if my home in Bitchet Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Bitchet Green?
Yes, Bitchet Green is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat roof surveys in Bitchet Green: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Bitchet Green has a long history of building, with Ightham Mote about 1 mile south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Anyone responsible for a site like St Lawrence Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Take an older house close to St Lawrence: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Kemsing station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Bitchet Green is about 3 miles south-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Bitchet Green as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Bitchet Green. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We work across the TN15 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Stone Street (1 mile north-east), Godden Green (1 mile north-west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile east), Budds (1 mile south) and Underriver (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Bitchet Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve. Bitchet Green’s nearest station is Kemsing station, roughly 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Museum (2.3 miles west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bitchet Green include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Barden Lake.