Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Broad Ford, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Broad Ford.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Broad Ford
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof survey in Broad Ford: what you get
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass, and common reasons people get in touch are signs of deflection in the roof deck and pools of water lying on the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Broad Ford are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Broad Ford needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Questions from Broad Ford
Will you come out to Broad Ford?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is my home in Broad Ford listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Book a survey every few years
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broad Ford
Landlords, agents and building managers in Broad Ford and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- House, block, shop or office
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Broad Ford, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Local flat roofs in Broad Ford
With Scotney Castle about 3.1 miles south-west, Broad Ford sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Margaret, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Horsmonden Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Marden station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Broad Ford and nearby. Across Kent, we cover Broad Ford. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN12. If you’re just outside Broad Ford, we cover Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
What’s near Broad Ford
In Broad Ford, that means homes and buildings near The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard and The Gill. Broad Ford’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 3.6 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.