Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Godmersham
Flat roof surveys in Godmersham, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
How a flat roof survey works in Godmersham
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. We’re often asked to look into outlets that hold water back and signs of deflection in the roof deck, across mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like Godmersham are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Godmersham (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Godmersham
Do you cover smaller places like Godmersham?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Godmersham in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Godmersham as anywhere else.
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 phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Tips from our surveys
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
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.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
Flat roof surveys around Godmersham
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. 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 check with the council.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Lawrence, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Godmersham and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Godmersham. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street and Eggarton Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Godmersham
We work in homes and buildings around Godmersham Park and the streets around them. Godmersham’s nearest station is Chilham station, roughly 1.8 miles north. A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Godmersham
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Godmersham
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
For landlords with property near Chilham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
How we price flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Godmersham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.