Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Flishinghurst, Kent
We carry out flat roof surveys in Flishinghurst and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Flishinghurst
Will you come out to Flishinghurst?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Flishinghurst?
Yes, Flishinghurst is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Flishinghurst as anywhere else.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
What happens after the survey?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
About our flat roof survey in Flishinghurst
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’re worried about ponding water that doesn’t drain away and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Flishinghurst, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Flishinghurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs can last up to about 30 years when they’re laid well. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photos.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for flat roof surveys in Flishinghurst, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Also near Flishinghurst
Also in Flishinghurst
Local flat roofs in Flishinghurst
About 4.5 miles west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Flishinghurst has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near Marden station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Flishinghurst is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Flishinghurst: Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Flishinghurst
Around Flishinghurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Crane Valley and High Weald Academy. Flishinghurst’s nearest station is Marden station, about 4.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
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.
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.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Flishinghurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.