Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Conyer, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Conyer. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Why act early in Conyer
A small split in a flat roof is typically a modest job when it is found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Outbuildings and barns around Conyer are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Conyer
- 98% customer satisfaction
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
How a flat roof survey works in Conyer
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. We survey mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at upstands and abutments and cracked or split membrane.
Older buildings in small places like Conyer may be 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Conyer (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Conyer
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
- Standing water left after rain
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Conyer, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- 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 we arrive
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Flat roof surveys in Conyer: local notes
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Conyer, 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. 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Teynham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Conyer is about 4 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Roofs in Conyer get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in ME9 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on North Quay and Conyer Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Conyer, we cover Teynham Street (1 mile south-east), Deerton Street (1 mile south-east), Teynham (1 mile south), Norton Ash (2 miles south) and Lewson Street (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles south-east).
Around Conyer
The closest station to Conyer is Teynham station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Dolphin Sailing Barge Museum (3.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (2.8 miles west).
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Roof area
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Useful tips for Conyer property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Roof by roof
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.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
Conyer questions
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Conyer?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Conyer is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Asbestos testing is not part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you work in Conyer?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Conyer.