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Flat roof survey in Godinton, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Godinton, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof survey in Godinton: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are water getting in at rooflights and cracked or split membrane.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Godinton can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Godinton (TN23, TN25, TN24)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Around Godinton, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Godinton
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on any day of the week
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Godinton
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 when budgeting.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit typically takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a smaller place like Godinton, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Questions from Godinton
Will you come out to Godinton?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in Godinton listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks typically begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof, but most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. The written report follows by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access.
Flat roofs in Godinton
Godinton House, about 0.8 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Godinton. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For landlords with property near Ashford International station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Godinton and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Godinton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN23, TN25 and TN24. Streets in the area include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Near you in Godinton
We work in homes and buildings around Highworth Grammar School, The Little Black Dog pub and Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood, among other places. The closest station to Godinton is Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Hatch Park.
When to book a survey in Godinton
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. Each visit can damage a covering not made for regular foot traffic. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
If you look after a building like Godinton Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the survey will not cover
- When you’ll get the report