Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Chartham Hatch
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Chartham Hatch, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
About our flat roof survey in Chartham Hatch
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey felt flat roofs, mastic asphalt and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are signs of deflection in the roof deck and standing water left after rain.
In a small place like Chartham Hatch, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Chartham Hatch (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Chartham Hatch
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. 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.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Whitefriars Shopping Centre, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. In Chartham Hatch, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Chartham Hatch and the places around it.
Every address in CT4 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road. If you’re just outside Chartham Hatch, we cover Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Chartham Hatch
In Chartham Hatch, that means homes and buildings near Royal Oak Public House and No Man's Orchard, among other places. The closest station to Chartham Hatch is Chartham station, roughly 1 mile south. A little further out are Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Why act early in Chartham Hatch
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Outbuildings and barns around Chartham Hatch are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Chartham Hatch, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Chartham Hatch
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Every finding written up with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Chartham Hatch?
Water that does not drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
Anyone responsible for a site like The Canterbury Academy will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
FAQs for Chartham Hatch
Do you cover smaller places like Chartham Hatch?
Yes, Chartham Hatch is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Chartham Hatch in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Chartham Hatch is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Chartham Hatch book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Chartham Hatch. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roof by roof
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.
EPDM rubber
EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. Those details are where we focus.
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How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Chartham Hatch, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Keep pets in another room
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.