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Flat roof survey in Grafty Green, Kent
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Grafty Green and across Kent.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Useful tips for Grafty Green property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Grafty Green
Ponding is often the first sign that something on a flat roof isn’t right. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. The survey notes any ponding, the state of each outlet and any dips that hint at a sagging deck. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we will recommend a structural engineer. We’re often asked to look into dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and raised blisters across the surface, across GRP fibreglass, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Grafty Green take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, 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.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Grafty Green (ME17)
- 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
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What happens if roof problems are left?
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, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a place like Grafty Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Grafty Green
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We look at how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.
How the survey works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Grafty Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Common questions in Grafty Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Grafty Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to Grafty Green?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. 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.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because it depends on upkeep, weather and how the roof was laid. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Flat roof surveys in Grafty Green: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 3.5 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Grafty Green goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to Church of St Nicholas: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Platts Heath Primary School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For landlords with property near Lenham station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Grafty Green as part of our work across Kent. Across Kent, we cover Grafty Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Local landmarks in Grafty Green
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, The Kings Head Public House and The Lenham School. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.