Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Fairbourne Heath
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Fairbourne Heath. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. The survey looks at welded seams, edges, fixings and signs of damage.
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Fairbourne Heath
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. If you’re worried about loose or cracked edge trims and pools of water lying on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Fairbourne Heath take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Fairbourne Heath (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Fairbourne Heath
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Places near Fairbourne Heath
Also in Fairbourne Heath
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
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.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
What this survey cannot tell you
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Do you need a flat roof survey in Fairbourne Heath?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
The streets around a church such as All Saints Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Fairbourne Heath, a postcode doesn’t 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 details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
Common questions in Fairbourne Heath
How do I find out if my home in Fairbourne Heath is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover Fairbourne Heath?
Yes. Our area covers London and the South East, and Fairbourne Heath is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain typically needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks normally begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source is not obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Local flat roofs in Fairbourne Heath
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. 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. Leeds Castle, about 2.3 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Fairbourne Heath. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Platts Heath Primary School: a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever you are in Fairbourne Heath, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Fairbourne Heath is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Lenham Road and Windmill Hill. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Around Fairbourne Heath
Around Fairbourne Heath, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lenham School and Kiln Wood, among other places. The closest station to Fairbourne Heath is Harrietsham station, about 1.6 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).