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Flat roof survey in Folkestone, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Folkestone from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. 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.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
Flat roof survey in Folkestone: what you get
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It is useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are edge trims that have lifted or split and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
In a town like Folkestone, plenty of shops, schools and business units have flat roofs. They’re easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling tile. A close look at outlets, upstands and the membrane itself shows where it stands. Tell us who manages the building so access to the roof can be arranged.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Folkestone (CT20, CT19, CT21)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Folkestone
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Parking in a town like Folkestone is typically simple, but let us know if there is a driveway or any restrictions. The inspection covers everything that’s safely in view from outside, from windows and from the roof space, and from the roof itself where it is safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Folkestone
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Folkestone, such as hotels?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. For a bigger roof, you’ll get a quote based on the building.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Folkestone?
It can do. Within about 1 mile of the sea, as Folkestone is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What you can safely check yourself
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Folkestone
Folkestone is within about 1 mile of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
Acrise Place, about 3.9 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Folkestone. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan. If you look after a building such as Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Folkestone Central station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Folkestone is in Kent. We survey roofs in Folkestone and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Surveys in CT20, CT19 and CT21 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road, all of which we cover. With the A259 and A260 close by, Folkestone is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Folkestone has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Folkestone
Around Folkestone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Park Inn Hotel, Lower Leas Coastal Park and The Harvey Grammar School. There is a railway station in Folkestone itself: Folkestone Central station. Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). For a walk, there is Sugar Loaf Hill.
What affects the price in Folkestone
When we price a survey, we consider:
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber