Kent · London and the South East
Canterbury Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Canterbury and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Splits and cracks in the covering
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Town-centre streets in Canterbury can mean pay-and-display or permit parking, so a word about where to park saves time. Inside, the loft and any room with a stain are the places we will want to see. Outside, we work round the building to find the safe viewpoints.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Arrange a survey
Our price is 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.
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About our flat roof survey in Canterbury
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked or damaged outlets and a sagging deck under the covering.
A place the size of Canterbury has flat roofs on extensions, garages, dormers, shops, offices and blocks of flats. Felt roofs often last around 15–20 years, EPDM rubber around 30–50 years and GRP up to about 30, so knowing the covering and its age matters. Ponding, blistering, splits and tired upstands are the usual signs of age. Workmanship and upkeep matter as much as the material when it comes to how long a roof lasts.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Canterbury (CT1, CT2, CT4, CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. In flats, shops and offices in Canterbury, a roof leak can reach more than one floor before it shows, where it damages ceilings, insulation and anything stored underneath. Catching it early keeps the damage down.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Canterbury
- Every finding written up with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Questions from Canterbury
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Canterbury, like hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Canterbury?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Canterbury is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Flat roofs in Canterbury
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Margaret, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Shop and office owners around Whitefriars Shopping Centre may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Canterbury is in Kent. We cover Canterbury and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Canterbury is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys.
Here we cover the CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A2 and A28, Canterbury is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Canterbury has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Canterbury
In Canterbury, that means homes and buildings near Canterbury School of Architecture, Bus Company Island and St Thomas of Canterbury Church, among other places. You’ll also find The Old Buttermarket pub (under half a mile south-west) and Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east). There’s a railway station in Canterbury itself: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (less than half a mile south). For a walk, there’s Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: 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.
Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It’s your choice who carries out the work and when.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Canterbury
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Canterbury. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common roof problems in Canterbury
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Canterbury means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it’s worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- What insurance they carry
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their report turnaround times