Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Eastwood, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Eastwood.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof survey in Eastwood
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP frequently last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Eastwood take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Eastwood (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Eastwood questions
Do you cover Eastwood?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Eastwood is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Eastwood is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It often means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Eastwood
Leeds Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Eastwood. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building such as Ulcombe Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Eastwood is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Eastwood can all book flat roof surveys. Eastwood is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Flat roof surveys in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Broadstone (1 mile south-east), Grafty Green (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile north-west), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north) and Liverton Street (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Eastwood
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Provender Public House and the streets around them. Eastwood’s nearest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.6 miles east).
Checking the roof from the ground
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
Upstands at walls and parapets need to stay watertight as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Honest limits
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Eastwood
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
What we are asked to look at in Eastwood
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Water getting in at rooflights
For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
What happens if roof problems are left?
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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Eastwood, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why book us in Eastwood
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Eastwood, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any 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.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.