Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Cranbrook, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Cranbrook, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Standing water left after rain
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photographs.
Flat roof survey in Cranbrook
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it’s worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at damaged trims at the roof edge and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, across GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt.
Around Cranbrook, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Where
- Cranbrook (TN17, TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Cranbrook
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Congregational Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Cranbrook School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. If you are in Cranbrook, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Cranbrook is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN17 and TN18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Cranbrook, we cover Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Near you in Cranbrook
In Cranbrook, that means homes and buildings near The Crown Public House, Crane Valley and Cranbrook Church of England Primary School. A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
Prices for flat roof surveys in Cranbrook
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Homes in smaller places like Cranbrook can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A written report with photographs
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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 we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do 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 a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to a smaller place like Cranbrook is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Cranbrook questions
How do I find out if my home in Cranbrook is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover smaller places like Cranbrook?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.