Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Chipstead, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Chipstead. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Around Chipstead, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- A report with photographs
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
How a flat roof survey works in Chipstead
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. 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. If you’re worried about blistering in felt or asphalt and water getting in at rooflights, we can find out what’s behind it, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like Chipstead 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Chipstead (TN13, TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Chipstead
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.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
Landlords with a home close to Dunton Green station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
Flat roof surveys in Chipstead: local notes
About 2.8 miles south-east lies Knole House, a reminder of how long the area around Chipstead has been built on. 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Amherst School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Chapel of the Good Shepherd, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Chipstead is about 2 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Chipstead gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Chipstead and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the TN13 and TN14 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Homedean Road and Chevening Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Chipstead: Bessels Green (1 mile south-east), Riverhead (1 mile east), Dunton Green (1 mile north-east), Sundridge (1 mile south-west) and Chevening (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (13 miles north-east) and Swanley (8 miles north).
What’s near Chipstead
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Montreal Park, The Bricklayers Arms and Trinity School. The nearest railway station is Dunton Green station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (3.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chipstead include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Chipstead, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. 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.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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What you can safely check yourself
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Chipstead questions
How do I find out if my home in Chipstead is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Chipstead?
Yes, Chipstead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Chipstead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chipstead
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will plan the survey around it.