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Brabourne Lees Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Brabourne Lees, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Brabourne Lees: your questions answered
Is Brabourne Lees within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brabourne Lees?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Flat roof survey in Brabourne Lees
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’ve noticed water getting in at rooflights and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Brabourne Lees are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Brabourne Lees (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Brabourne Lees often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Local flat roofs in Brabourne Lees
The wider area around Brabourne Lees has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 3.2 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Brabourne Lees are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way. We also cover Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Brabourne Lees
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Brabourne Lees includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It’s a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
When to book a survey in Brabourne Lees
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you look after a building like Smeeth Community Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Why it is worth a survey now in Brabourne Lees
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Brabourne Lees, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why book us in Brabourne Lees
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.