Kent · London and the South East
Elham Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Elham and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- A sagging deck under the covering
What we are asked to look at in Elham
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- When you will get the report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Elham
Ponding is frequently the first sign that something on a flat roof is not right. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. If you are worried about blistering in felt or asphalt and blocked or damaged outlets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Elham, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Elham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Elham
The wider area around Elham has a long history of building, with Acrise Place about 1.4 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you look after a building such as Elham Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Sandling station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover Elham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Elham is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Flat roof surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Elham: Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Around Elham
We work in homes and buildings around The King's Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandling station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Elham
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Landlords and agents in Elham book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Elham
Is my home in Elham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover Elham?
Yes, Elham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. We look closely at the flat roof rather than the whole building. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Older and listed buildings around Elham may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Photos and a written report every time
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
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Useful tips for Elham property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a hamlet or village like Elham, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes