Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Dunton Green
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Dunton Green, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
What a flat roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Dunton Green
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
How a flat roof survey works in Dunton Green
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and loose or cracked edge trims, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets alike.
Older buildings in small places like Dunton Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Dunton Green (TN13, TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Places near Dunton Green
What else we do in Dunton Green
Why act early in Dunton Green
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a place like Dunton Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. 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, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
Common questions in Dunton Green
Do you cover Dunton Green?
Yes, Dunton Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. 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 Dunton Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when booking.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when booking.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
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 happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Dunton Green, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Flat roofs in Dunton Green
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Knole House, about 2.5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Dunton Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Dunton Green Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you let a flat or house near Dunton Green station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near St John's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit Dunton Green as part of our work across Kent. Dunton Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN13 and TN14 is within our area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, Campion Square and London Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
What’s near Dunton Green
In Dunton Green, that means homes and buildings near Montreal Park, The Miners Arms and Trinity School. Dunton Green has its own railway station: Dunton Green station. A little further out are Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). Not far away are Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.