Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Charing Hill
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Charing Hill.
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Leaks around rooflights
Charing Hill questions
Is my home in Charing Hill listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Charing Hill?
Yes, Charing Hill is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
What happens after the survey?
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.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Charing Hill
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed cracked or split membrane and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, on felt flat roofs, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets alike.
In a village or hamlet like Charing Hill, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Charing Hill (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Charing Hill
What else we do in Charing Hill
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is typically one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Local flat roofs in Charing Hill
With Godinton House about 4.2 miles south, Charing Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Take a building like Charing Church of England Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Charing Hill is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Charing Hill, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Kent. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN27 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Charing Hill: Stocker's Head (1 mile east), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Around Charing Hill
In Charing Hill, that means homes and buildings near King's Head Public House and Spuckles and Kennelling Woods. The closest station to Charing Hill is Charing station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.8 miles north).
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. For a village or hamlet like Charing Hill, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we are asked to look at in Charing Hill
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you own a rental within reach of Charing station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Charing Hill
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber