Kent · London and the South East
Cudham Flat Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Cudham. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
Flat roof survey in Cudham: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. Typical surveys look at failed seals around rooflight kerbs and blisters and bubbles in the covering, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
Older buildings in small places like Cudham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Cudham (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Cudham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Height and safe access
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, which starts from £400, including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we cannot see
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Cudham
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cudham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Cudham: your questions answered
Is Cudham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Cudham as anywhere else.
Is my home in Cudham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How experienced are you?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
What happens if roof problems are left?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Older and listed buildings around Cudham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Cudham
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. Historic houses like Down House, about 1.4 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Cudham goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Cudham Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you own a rental within reach of Chelsfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Cudham is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. If you’re in Cudham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Cudham is one of the places in Kent where we work. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Cudham Lane South, Cacket's Lane and Newbarn Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Cudham: Single Street (1 mile west), Berry's Green (1 mile south-west), Horns Green (1 mile south-east), Burlings (1 mile south-east) and Luxted (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Cudham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Charles Darwin School and The Blacksmith's Arms, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chelsfield station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Cudham, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Cudham, ring 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.