Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Doddington, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Doddington from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
About our flat roof survey in Doddington
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and EPDM rubber, and the problems we are asked to look at most are blistering in felt or asphalt and splits and cracks in the covering.
In a village or hamlet like Doddington, flat roofs are usually 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 ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Doddington (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Doddington can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Doddington
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
When to book a survey in Doddington
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Is VAT included in the price?
What a flat roof survey looks like in Doddington
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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Belmont House and Gardens about 3.3 miles east, Doddington sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Roofs in Doddington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover Doddington. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME9 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown, all of which we cover. We also cover Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Doddington
In Doddington, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn and Doddington Place Gardens. The closest station to Doddington is Teynham station, roughly 4 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. 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. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Surveys seven days a week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Doddington
Is Doddington in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Doddington is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you cover smaller places like Doddington?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The written report follows by email.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.