Kent · London and the South East
Eastry Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Eastry and across Kent.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Landlord and commercial surveys in Eastry
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Eastry
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are damaged trims at the roof edge and splits, cracks and crazing, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
In a smaller place like Eastry, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
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.
- Where
- Eastry (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Eastry
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Eastry, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. With Goodnestone Park about 3.4 miles west, Eastry sits in an area with a long building history. 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 let a flat or house near Sandwich station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Eastry is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Eastry is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Eastry is one of the places in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
All of CT13 is covered for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on High Street, Swaynes Way and Wheelwrights Way and the roads around them. Other places close to Eastry include Buttsole (1 mile south), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Ham (1 mile east), Woodnesborough (1 mile north) and Felderland (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Eastry
Around Eastry, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ham Fen, The Bull Inn And Rear Courtyard and Sandwich Technology School, among other places. Eastry’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. A little further out are White Mill (2.5 miles north) and Sandown Castle (4.2 miles east). Open spaces near Eastry include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Towns and villages near Eastry
What else we do in Eastry
Eastry questions
Will you come out to Eastry?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Eastry?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it typically shows, and Eastry is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. We quote bigger roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when you book.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What affects the price in Eastry
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- What made you get in touch
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to Eastry is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- 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.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
How to book
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Common roof problems in Eastry
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It typically comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Take a building like Eastry Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Will the report include photos?