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Flat roof survey in Fairseat, Kent
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Fairseat, with photographs and a written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Fairseat
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. 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. Typical surveys look at leaks around rooflights and blocked or damaged outlets, on EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Fairseat 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. 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.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Fairseat (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Common questions in Fairseat
Do you carry out roof surveys in Fairseat?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Fairseat?
Yes, Fairseat is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
When to book a survey in Fairseat
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
The streets around a church such as Holy Innocents are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Fairseat can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
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What a flat roof survey looks like in Fairseat
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Old Soar Manor about 4.5 miles south, Fairseat sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
For landlords with property near Borough Green & Wrotham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Wrotham School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Fairseat is about 7 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Fairseat is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Fairseat is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Vigo Road and Platt House Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Fairseat: Hodsoll Street (1 mile north), Labour-in-vain (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile north-east), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south-east) and Vigo Village (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Near you in Fairseat
In Fairseat, that means homes and buildings near Trosley Country Park and the streets around them. Fairseat’s nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.9 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2 miles east).
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Towns and villages near Fairseat
Also in Fairseat
Landlord and commercial surveys in Fairseat
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.