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Flat roof survey in Brookland, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. Flat roof surveys in Brookland, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Brookland: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. 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. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Common reasons to book are pools of water lying on the roof and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across upstands and outlets, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Brookland, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Place
- Brookland (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Brookland
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brookland Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Questions from Brookland
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Brookland?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Brookland is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Is my home in Brookland listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
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Useful tips for Brookland property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Brookland 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.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat roof surveys around Brookland
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Brookland, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to St Augustine's Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Brookland is about 10 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Brookland, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Canterbury is in our area too.
We survey roofs across the TN29 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Brook Grove and Rye Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Brenzett (1 mile north-east), Snargate (2 miles north), Ivychurch (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles east) and Appledore (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (8 miles north-west), Cheriton (15 miles north-east), Kennington (12 miles north) and New Romney (5 miles east).
Near you in Brookland
Around Brookland, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Royal Oak Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 2.5 miles north. A little further out are Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.6 miles north-east) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles east). The countryside around Brookland includes Burnthouse Pen.
What affects the price in Brookland
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
- House, block, shop or office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.