Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Farningham
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Farningham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Farningham questions
Is Farningham within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you cover Farningham?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it is disturbed.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
About our flat roof survey in Farningham
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. 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. We survey GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are pools of water lying on the roof and splits, cracks and crazing.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Farningham take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Where
- Farningham (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
The survey, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Farningham, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Related advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Farningham
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
These details help when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
Movement in the deck or a thin layer of resin can lead to cracks in GRP. Our report notes cracks and any sign that the deck is flexing.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Farningham
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- What happens after the report arrives
Towns and villages near Farningham
Other services in Farningham
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farningham
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Flat roof surveys in Farningham: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Lullingstone Castle, about 1.8 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Farningham. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building such as The Anthony Roper Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near Eynsford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Farningham is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Farningham, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in DA4 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, London Road and South Hall Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Farningham: Eynsford (1 mile south-west), Horton Kirby (1 mile north-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-east), Speed Gate (2 miles east) and Fawkham Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Farningham
We work in homes and buildings around Pied Bull pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Farningham is Eynsford station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Darenth Park Hospital (4.2 miles north). Not far away are The Warren.