Kent · London and the South East
Curteis' Corner Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Curteis' Corner, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Standing water left after rain
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
Checking the roof from ground level
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
How a flat roof survey works in Curteis' Corner
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about raised blisters across the surface and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets alike.
In a village or hamlet like Curteis' Corner, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photo. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Curteis' Corner (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
We don’t walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The address and postcode of the property
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Curteis' Corner: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Curteis' Corner is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Curteis' Corner?
Yes, Curteis' Corner is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, let us know when booking.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but your report describes the actual condition.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Curteis' Corner are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Curteis' Corner
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Nearby places to Curteis' Corner
What else we do in Curteis' Corner
How the survey works
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, from the ground, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Curteis' Corner can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What a flat roof survey looks like in Curteis' Corner
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as John Mayne Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of All Saints, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Curteis' Corner is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Curteis' Corner, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN27. Local streets include Headcorn Road, Smarden Road and Cot Lane, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Curteis' Corner, we cover Standen (1 mile north-east), Biddenden (1 mile south-west), Lashenden (1 mile north), Stede Quarter (1 mile south-east) and Hareplain (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Around Curteis' Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Inn. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, about 2.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3 miles west) and Benenden Hospital (3 miles south-west).