Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in East Farleigh, Kent
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in East Farleigh. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
What we’re asked to look at in East Farleigh
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Leaks around rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of East Farleigh station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Farleigh
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed splits and cracks in the covering and blistering in felt or asphalt, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on single-ply membranes, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber alike.
Older buildings in small places like East Farleigh may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Where
- East Farleigh (ME15, ME16)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for East Farleigh property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
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When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Farleigh
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Local flat roofs in East Farleigh
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 4 miles east lies Stoneacre, a reminder of how long the area around East Farleigh has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Fremlin Walk, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Take a building like East Farleigh Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in East Farleigh across London and South East England. East Farleigh is one of the places in Kent we cover.
Every address in ME15 and ME16 is covered for flat roof surveys. You will find streets such as Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close, and we cover them all. Being close to the B2010, East Farleigh is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around East Farleigh: Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Near you in East Farleigh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Oakwood Park Grammar School, The Bull Inn and St Augustine Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in East Farleigh itself: East Farleigh station. Nearby you’ll also find Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). Not far away are Boxley Hills.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like East Farleigh, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
If you are buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
Advice
Questions from East Farleigh
Is East Farleigh within the area you cover?
Yes. East Farleigh is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in East Farleigh?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Farleigh as anywhere else.
When does the report arrive?
Each package has its own report time. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. If you have a deadline, like an exchange date, tell us when booking.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Farleigh
Flat roofs cannot normally be seen from the street, so they’re often overlooked. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. Outbuildings and barns around East Farleigh are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
For a price for your roof in East Farleigh, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.