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Flat Roof Survey in Cheeseman's Green
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Cheeseman's Green and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys around Cheeseman's Green
The wider area around Cheeseman's Green has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 4.3 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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.
If you look after a building such as Finberry Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Shop and office owners around Ashford Designer Outlet may find that outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
Cheeseman's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Cheeseman's Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Cheeseman's Green. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
All of TN25 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Cheeseman's Green include Finberry (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Around Cheeseman's Green
Around Cheeseman's Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Ashford Designer Outlet (1.9 miles north-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles north). Not far away are Hatch Park.
Flat roof survey in Cheeseman's Green
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets, and common reasons people get in touch are water getting in at rooflights and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Cheeseman's Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically 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.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Cheeseman's Green (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Cheeseman's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Cheeseman's Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Cheeseman's Green is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. We’ll confirm the timing as you book.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and it wears the covering faster. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Older rural homes like those around Cheeseman's Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Cheeseman's Green
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cheeseman's Green and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant.
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Why get it checked now?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is frequently a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Older and listed buildings around Cheeseman's Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Cheeseman's Green
- A written report with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
How we price flat roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.