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Flat Roof Survey in Broadstone
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Broadstone, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How a flat roof survey works in Broadstone
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. Common reasons to book are cracked or split membrane and blistering in felt or asphalt, across felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Broadstone are 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Broadstone (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Broadstone: local notes
With Leeds Castle about 3.7 miles north-west, Broadstone sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. 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 let a flat or house near Lenham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Broadstone is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Broadstone are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Broadstone. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Streets in the area include Boughton Park, Headcorn Road and Eastwood Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Broadstone: Eastwood (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile north-east), Liverton Street (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east) and Ulcombe (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Broadstone
Around Broadstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Head Public House and the streets around them. Broadstone’s nearest station is Lenham station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (1.2 miles east) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles north-west).
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The size of the roof
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Towns and villages near Broadstone
What else we do in Broadstone
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older roofs in small places like Broadstone can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Related advice
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Book a survey every few years
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
FAQs for Broadstone
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadstone?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Broadstone?
Yes, Broadstone is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Broadstone as anywhere else.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t 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.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Broadstone?
It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Outbuildings and barns around Broadstone are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.