Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Godden Green, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Godden Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits and cracks in the covering
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Godden Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’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 the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Flat roof survey in Godden Green
A flat roof leak often 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. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and damaged trims at the roof edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Godden 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, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Godden Green (TN15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Godden Green
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. Knole House, about 1 mile south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godden Green. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sevenoaks Preparatory School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Godden Green is about 2 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Godden Green is one of many places we visit across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of TN15 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Park Lane and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we survey roofs in Bitchet Green (1 mile south-east), Seal (1 mile north), Stone Street (1 mile east), Greatness (2 miles north-west) and Styants Bottom (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (6 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Godden Green
Around Godden Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Knole Park and Knole Academy and the streets around them. Godden Green’s nearest station is Bat & Ball station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Kemsing Castle Bank (2.3 miles north) and Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Godden Green includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. For an older or listed building in a place like Godden Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Godden Green questions
Is Godden Green within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of 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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Godden Green?
Yes, Godden Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
When to book a survey in Godden Green
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you let a flat or house near Bat & Ball station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Is VAT included in the price?
- How soon the report will arrive
What a flat roof survey does not cover
It helps to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
What affects the price in Godden Green
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.