Kent · London and the South East
Frant Flat Roof Survey
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Frant. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
What this survey cannot tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
How a flat roof survey works in Frant
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Frant may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Frant (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. In a place like Frant, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Prices that include VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% of clients satisfied
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Nearby places to Frant
Also in Frant
What a flat roof survey looks like in Frant
About 3.5 miles south-east lies Wadhurst Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Frant has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near The Parish Church of St Alban, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For landlords with property near Frant station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Frant Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Frant is about 3 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Frant is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of TN3 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, The Green and Warren Ridge or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Frant, we cover The Platt (1 mile south), Eridge Green (2 miles west), Mark Cross (2 miles south), Town Row (4 miles south-west) and Tidebrook (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles north), Tonbridge (7 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Frant
We work in homes and buildings around The George Public House and Eridge Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Frant is Frant station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Corn Exchange (2.1 miles north) and The Amelia (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
A lot can be seen from the ground. 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.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes 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 Frant can have low, tight loft spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it is safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Booking a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Frant, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Questions from Frant
Is my home in Frant listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Will you come out to Frant?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it as you book and we will explain what’s needed.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Frant
Letting agents and landlords in Frant book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, useful for planning maintenance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.