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Flat Roof Survey in Broomhill
Flat roof surveys in Broomhill, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Around Broomhill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Broomhill, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broomhill
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are blistering in felt or asphalt and outlets choked with leaves and silt.
Older buildings in small places like Broomhill 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Broomhill (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Broomhill
Also in Broomhill
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
For a price for your roof in Broomhill, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Flat roof surveys in Broomhill: local notes
With Goodnestone Park about 2.5 miles south, Broomhill sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Adisham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Take an older house close to St Mary's Church: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Broomhill is about 6 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Broomhill, we can survey the roof. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across CT3 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Wenderton Lane, North Court Road and Miles Court or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Broomhill include Wingham (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile east), Well Head (1 mile south), Perry (1 mile north-east) and Wingham Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Broomhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Broomhill is Adisham station, about 2.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.8 miles west). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Broomhill questions
Do you cover Broomhill?
Yes, Broomhill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Broomhill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Broomhill?
Yes. Broomhill is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
What this survey can’t tell you
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broomhill
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Broomhill
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you look after a building such as Wingham Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- What happens after the report arrives
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How long the report takes to arrive