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Flat Roof Survey in Foxendown
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Foxendown, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Raised blisters across the surface
FAQs for Foxendown
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Foxendown?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Foxendown?
Yes, Foxendown is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Foxendown as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. 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.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
What does the report include?
A report with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, in order of urgency where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
Flat roof survey in Foxendown
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge 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 are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Foxendown, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Foxendown (DA13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Foxendown
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
When to book a survey in Foxendown
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks around rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Anyone responsible for a site like Meopham Community Academy will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Foxendown
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What happens on the day
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Foxendown, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
Local flat roofs in Foxendown
Cobham College, about 1.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Foxendown. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Foxendown is about 4 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. We survey roofs in Foxendown and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Foxendown is one of the places in Kent where we work. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across the DA13 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Foxendown Lane and Brimstone Hill. We also cover the places around Foxendown: Meopham (1 mile north-west), Priestwood (1 mile south), Sole Street (1 mile north), Luddesdown (1 mile east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north).
Near you in Foxendown
We work in homes and buildings around Meopham School, The Railway Inn and Camer Park Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 1 mile north. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (3.3 miles south) and Gravesham Community Hospital (5.1 miles north). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.