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Flat roof survey in Brook Street, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Brook Street, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof surveys around Brook Street
With Smallhythe Place about 3.5 miles south-west, Brook Street 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Appledore (Kent) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Woodchurch Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Brook Street is about 7 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Brook Street, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Brook Street is one of the places in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN26 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Brook Street include Brattle (1 mile east), Woodchurch (1 mile north-east), Shirkoak (2 miles north), Leigh Green (2 miles west) and Reading Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (7 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles west), Park Wood (15 miles north-west), Kennington (9 miles north-east) and New Romney (10 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Brook Street
Around Brook Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stonebridge Inn. Brook Street’s nearest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Brook Street includes Orlestone Forest.
Flat roof survey in Brook Street: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and people most often book us about splits, cracks and crazing and upstands pulling away from walls.
Older buildings in small places like Brook Street may be 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. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Brook Street (TN26)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Brook Street can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Useful tips for Brook Street property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
When to book a survey in Brook Street
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- A sagging deck under the covering
The streets around a church like Parish Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What insurance they carry
- Whether VAT is added on top
Prices for flat roof surveys in Brook Street
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Common questions in Brook Street
Do you cover Brook Street?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Brook Street as anywhere else.
Is my home in Brook Street listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we will talk to you about another date.