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Flat roof survey in Garlinge, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Garlinge, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. Every upstand and edge is looked at, with photos of any that have lifted or cracked.
About our flat roof survey in Garlinge
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. If you’ve noticed pools of water lying on the roof and a sagging deck under the covering, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Garlinge, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It’s worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Garlinge (CT9, CT8)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Garlinge
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Outlets that hold water back
- Standing water left after rain
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near Westwood Cross, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What exactly goes into their report
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Garlinge questions
Do you look at commercial flat roofs near Garlinge, like hotels?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is the coastal weather around Garlinge hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not 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.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. Where someone does need access, ask them to use boards or a protected route, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
What happens on the day
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. A visit to a smaller place like Garlinge is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. Around Garlinge, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It’s easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Flat roofs in Garlinge
Garlinge lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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.
For landlords with property near Margate station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Garlinge means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Surveys in Garlinge work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Garlinge is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT9 and CT8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Garlinge: Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
What’s near Garlinge
Around Garlinge, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hartsdown Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Westwood Cross (2.2 miles south-east) and Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.