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Flat roof survey in Cheriton, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Cheriton, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
How a flat roof survey works in Cheriton
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We’re often asked to look into water getting in at rooflights and standing water left after rain, across felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber.
In smaller places like Cheriton, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Cheriton
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Look out for signs like these:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets that hold water back
For landlords with property near Folkestone West station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book anyone
- What insurance they carry
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- What follow-up you get after the report
Flat roof surveys in Cheriton: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Cheriton, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
With Acrise Place about 3.4 miles north, the area around Cheriton has a long history. Older houses nearby frequently have flat roofs added much later, built to very different standards from the main roof. Hotels and guest houses near Cheriton can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover Cheriton and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Cheriton is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
We work across the CT19, CT20 and CT50 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane. You’ll find Cheriton on the M20, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Cheriton include Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Near you in Cheriton
In Cheriton, that means homes and buildings near The Folkestone Academy, Lower Leas Coastal Park and White Lion pub and the streets around them. Cheriton’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Sugar Loaf Hill.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cheriton
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
Common questions in Cheriton
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Cheriton?
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.
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Cheriton, like hotels?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
How quickly is the report sent?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us when you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cheriton
Landlords and letting agents in Cheriton book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
What else we do in Cheriton
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like Cheriton, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.