Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Gill's Green, Kent
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Gill's Green, with photos and a written report.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked or split membrane
What this survey cannot tell you
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
How a flat roof survey works in Gill's Green
A flat roof leak frequently travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That’s why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We survey upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber, and common reasons people get in touch are edge trims that have lifted or split and blistering in felt or asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Gill's Green take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Place
- Gill's Green (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Gill's Green questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Gill's Green?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Gill's Green as anywhere else.
Do you cover smaller places like Gill's Green?
Yes, Gill's Green 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’s useful to know about access.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we’re given access to.
Useful tips for Gill's Green property owners
Small things make a difference. Our tips:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
If anything in the report isn’t clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
Flat and commercial roofs around Gill's Green
With Scotney Castle about 4.8 miles north-west, Gill's Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of 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. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Marlborough House School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Gill's Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We survey roofs across TN18 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets like Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages. Other places close to Gill's Green include Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Gill's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Queen's Hotel, Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School and Collingwood Nature Reserve, among other places. Gill's Green’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). Not far away are Bewl Water.
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How we price flat roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
What we are asked to look at in Gill's Green
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Standing water left after rain
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
For landlords with property near Etchingham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Gill's Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there is access.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
For a price for flat roof surveys in Gill's Green, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.