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Flat roof survey in East Hill, Kent
Need a flat roof survey in East Hill? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Flat roof survey in East Hill: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it’s safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We’re often asked to look into dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and leaks around rooflights, on GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt.
In a village or hamlet like East Hill, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Where we cannot see part of the flat roof, the report says so. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- East Hill (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
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Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Book a survey every few years
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. 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. You will spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like East Hill, 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.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in East Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in East Hill
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Prices for flat roof surveys in East Hill
We confirm the price for your survey before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Flat roofs in East Hill
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Lullingstone Castle, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Hill. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Shoreham (Kent) station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
East Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. East Hill is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover East Hill. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Surveys in TN15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Cherry Tree Grove, Ashen Grove Road and East Hill Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Knatts Valley (1 mile south-east), Romney Street (1 mile south-west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (1 mile north) and Woodlands (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
What’s near East Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Kemsing Down. The nearest railway station is Shoreham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (2.8 miles south-west).
East Hill questions
Is East Hill in the area you cover?
Yes, East Hill is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in East Hill is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
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.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure isn’t something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around East Hill can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in East Hill
- A written report with photographs
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.