Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Chilmington Green, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Chilmington Green. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Chilmington Green
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks around rooflights and standing water left after rain.
Some older homes in villages like Chilmington Green are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Chilmington Green (TN23)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Chilmington Green property owners
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Chilmington Green
The wider area around Chilmington Green has a long history of building, with Godinton House about 1.9 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Ashford International station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building like Great Chart Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Chilmington Green is about 2 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Anywhere in Chilmington Green, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Chilmington Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the TN23 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Mock Lane, Oakwood Mews and Hays Mews and the roads around them. Other places close to Chilmington Green include Great Chart (1 mile north-east), Fleeden (1 mile west), Daniel's Water (1 mile north-west), Stanhope (1 mile east) and Stubb's Cross (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east) and Davington (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Chilmington Green
Around Chilmington Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near John Wallis Academy, Ashford Community Woodland and The Little Black Dog pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ashford International station, about 2.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find County Square (2.3 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Chilmington Green include Orlestone Forest.
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Questions from Chilmington Green
Do you cover smaller places like Chilmington Green?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is Chilmington Green in the area you cover?
Yes, Chilmington Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
How fast do I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Chilmington Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.