Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Broom Street, Kent
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broom Street. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
A few details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Flat roof survey in Broom Street
A flat roof does not shed water the way a pitched roof does. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. We’re often asked to look into failed seals around rooflight kerbs and edge trims that have lifted or split, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Broom Street take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Broom Street (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Broom Street, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. Older and listed buildings around Broom Street may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Broom Street: your questions answered
Is Broom Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Broom Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Broom Street?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
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, as far as the space allows.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Nearby places to Broom Street
Also in Broom Street
Local flat roofs in Broom Street
Broom Street is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Broom Street is about 2 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Surveys in Broom Street work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of ME13 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover Graveney (1 mile south-east), Culmers (1 mile south-east), Goodnestone (1 mile south), Slutshole (2 miles south-east) and Hernhill (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Around Broom Street
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Swale and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. Broom Street’s nearest station is Faversham station, about 2.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.6 miles north-east).
When to book a survey in Broom Street
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Graveney Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What follow-up you get after the report
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs