Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Davington
Flat roof surveys in Davington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
About our flat roof survey in Davington
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about blistering in felt or asphalt and edge trims that have lifted or split.
In smaller places like Davington, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Davington (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Also near Davington
Also in Davington
How we price flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The size of the roof
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Anything about access we should know
- When you need the report by
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Flat roof surveys around Davington
Davington is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For hotels and guest houses around Davington, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest, so it pays to find faults before guests do. Historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.7 miles south-west, show how far back building around Davington goes. If your home is older, its flat-roofed extension or dormer may be on its second or third covering. If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Davington is about 7 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Davington, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Davington is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane. If you’re just outside Davington, we cover Faversham (1 mile south-east), The Brents (1 mile east), Preston (1 mile south-east), Ospringe (1 mile south-west) and Oare (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Davington
We work in homes and buildings around The Bull Inn, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Oare Meadow. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.2 miles south-west).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Useful tips for Davington property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Davington doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Davington
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Davington: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Davington?
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.
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Davington?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
How do I book a survey in Davington?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
Do you work in Davington?
Yes, we do. Davington is part of the area we cover.