Kent · London and the South East
Boughton Monchelsea Flat Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Boughton Monchelsea.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof survey in Boughton Monchelsea
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. Common reasons to book are splits and cracks in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and GRP fibreglass.
In a small place like Boughton Monchelsea, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Boughton Monchelsea (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Local flat roofs in Boughton Monchelsea
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. Stoneacre, about 2.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Boughton Monchelsea. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near East Farleigh station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Boughton Monchelsea Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Boughton Monchelsea and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Every address in ME17 is within our area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive. Boughton Monchelsea sits on or near the B2163. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Boughton Monchelsea
In Boughton Monchelsea, that means homes and buildings near Senacre Technology College, Cornwallis Academy and The Curious Eatery pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it’s cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Why act early in Boughton Monchelsea
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 each wet season wears the covering further. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Boughton Monchelsea, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What you get with us
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Towns and villages near Boughton Monchelsea
What else we do in Boughton Monchelsea
Boughton Monchelsea questions
Is Boughton Monchelsea in the area you cover?
Yes, Boughton Monchelsea is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Boughton Monchelsea?
Yes. Boughton Monchelsea is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Boughton Monchelsea can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The size of the roof
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.