Kent · London and the South East
Boughton Corner Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Boughton Corner.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Leaks around rooflights
What affects the price in Boughton Corner
To price your survey, we check:
- Height and safe access
- Roof area
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Boughton Corner
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. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey single-ply membranes, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs, and people most frequently book us about raised blisters across the surface and splits and cracks in the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Boughton Corner, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Boughton Corner (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Boughton Corner
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Older and listed buildings around Boughton Corner may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Boughton Corner, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Boughton Corner
With Godinton House about 4.4 miles south-west, Boughton Corner sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near All Saints’ Church, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. If you run a business near County Square, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Boughton Corner is about 4 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Boughton Corner is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Kent, we cover Boughton Corner. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Flat roof surveys in TN25 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Boughton Aluph (1 mile west), Kempe's Corner (1 mile south), Wye (1 mile south-east), Brook (3 miles south-east) and Hassell Street (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (4 miles south-west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north).
What’s near Boughton Corner
In Boughton Corner, that means homes and buildings near The Tickled Trout pub, Wye School and Wye School. The closest station to Boughton Corner is Wye station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles south) and County Square (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Boughton Corner includes Hatch Park.
Boughton Corner questions
Is my home in Boughton Corner listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Boughton Corner?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Boughton Corner as anywhere else.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
Can you test old roof sheets for 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.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There is no honest way to give an exact number of years. 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.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Boughton Corner
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
When you need someone else
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Do you need a flat roof survey in Boughton Corner?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Anyone responsible for a site like Lady Joanna Thornhill Endowed Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?