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Flat roof survey in Egerton, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Egerton, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- A sagging deck under the covering
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Egerton
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Egerton
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 EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are pools of water lying on the roof and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Older buildings in small places like Egerton may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photo. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Egerton (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Egerton
Flat roof surveys in Egerton: local notes
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
The streets around a church like Church of St James are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Pluckley station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Egerton is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We visit Egerton as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Egerton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN27 for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, Stevens Close and New Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Egerton: Mundy Bois (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-west), Pembles Cross (1 mile west) and Potter's Forstal (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles west) and Davington (11 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Egerton
For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.5 miles west).
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Egerton frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Note where water lies after a downpour
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 anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Egerton questions
Will you come out to Egerton?
Yes, Egerton is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Egerton listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.