Kent · London and the South East
Crockham Hill Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Crockham Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Cracked or split membrane
- A sagging deck under the covering
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Crockham Hill, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Crockham Hill
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Prices that include VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys seven days a week
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Crockham Hill
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Typical surveys look at blisters and bubbles in the covering and damaged trims at the roof edge, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs.
In a small place like Crockham Hill, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Crockham Hill (TN8)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Crockham Hill
Also in Crockham Hill
Local flat roofs in Crockham Hill
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. About 1 mile north-east lies Chartwell, a reminder of how long the area around Crockham Hill 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.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you let a flat or house near Edenbridge station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Crockham Hill is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover Crockham Hill and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Crockham Hill. Crawley is in our area too.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Deanery Road, Main Road and Spout Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Goodley Stock (1 mile north), Pootings (1 mile south-east), Puddledock (1 mile east), The Chart (1 mile north-west) and Troy Town (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crockham Hill
The closest station to Crockham Hill is Edenbridge station, about 1.9 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Hever Castle (4 miles south-east) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Crockham Hill includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crockham Hill
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Different roofs, different checks
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. Any tears, punctures or loose membrane are recorded with photos.
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
How the survey works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Crockham Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Useful tips for Crockham Hill property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Crockham Hill questions
Is Crockham Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, Crockham Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Crockham Hill as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Crockham Hill?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.