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Frittenden Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Frittenden, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In a place like Frittenden, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frittenden
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frittenden
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and water getting in at rooflights.
Some older homes in villages like Frittenden are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Frittenden (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Frittenden
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Frittenden is about 9 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Frittenden as part of our work across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Kent, we cover Frittenden and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of TN17 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Inglis Close and Parish Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Sinkhurst Green (1 mile north), Knox Bridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (2 miles south-west), Sissinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Staplehurst (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Frittenden
We work in homes and buildings around Bell And Jorrocks Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (1.7 miles south) and Benenden Hospital (3.8 miles south).
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Frittenden
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Frittenden Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Honest limits
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
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How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Frittenden frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Common questions in Frittenden
Is my home in Frittenden listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Frittenden?
Yes, Frittenden is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
There’s no honest way to give an exact number of years. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
How do I book a survey in Frittenden?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.