Kent · London and the South East
Caring Flat Roof Survey
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Caring from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Flat roof survey in Caring
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. We are frequently asked to look into loose or cracked edge trims and ponding water that doesn’t drain away, on felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
Some older homes in villages like Caring are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Caring (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Caring
With Stoneacre about 0.7 miles south-west, Caring sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church such as St Nicholas's Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Bearsted station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Caring is about 3 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Caring is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and South East England. Caring is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Surveys in ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Caring Lane and Caring Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Otham (1 mile south-west), Bearsted (1 mile north-west), Langley (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile south) and Willington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Caring
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Orchard Spot Public House, among other places. Caring’s nearest station is Bearsted station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (3.1 miles west) and Laundry Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Detling Hill.
When to book a survey in Caring
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Common reasons to book include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you look after a building like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
For a price for your roof in Caring, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Places near Caring
What else we do in Caring
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Caring questions
How do I find out if my home in Caring is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Caring within the area you cover?
Yes, Caring is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Note the date and type of any roof work
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.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere as small as Caring, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.