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Flat Roof Survey in Eccles
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Eccles, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Eccles can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Getting a price
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Flat roof survey in Eccles
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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. We survey mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and people most often book us about signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
In a small place like Eccles, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Eccles (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Eccles
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Common reasons to book include:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
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.
What to check before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Are they insured for the work?
Flat and commercial roofs around Eccles
Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Eccles goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. If you let a flat or house near New Hythe station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. In Eccles, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We work across the ME20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Around Eccles
In Eccles, that means homes and buildings near Burham Marsh, The Red Bull Public House and Aylesford School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is New Hythe station, about 1.1 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Eccles include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Eccles
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
Practical tips
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Note the date and type of any roof work
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What else we do in Eccles
Prices for flat roof surveys in Eccles
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- How big the roof is
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
FAQs for Eccles
Do you cover Eccles?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Eccles is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Eccles?
Yes, Eccles is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it is agreed before booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.