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Flat roof survey in Greatness, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Greatness, with photos and a clear written report.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
About our flat roof survey in Greatness
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and edge trims that have lifted or split, we can find out what’s behind it.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Greatness frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Greatness (TN13, TN14, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Greatness
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you live in an older home near St John the Baptist, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- How soon the report will arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
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What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Being in a smaller place like Greatness does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Flat roof surveys in Greatness: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. The wider area around Greatness has a long history of building, with Knole House about 1.7 miles south. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Bat & Ball station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as St John's Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Surveys in Greatness work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Greatness is one of the places in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the TN13, TN14 and TN15 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Greatness
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Old Bat and Ball pub, Wildernesse School and Knole Academy. There is a railway station in Greatness itself: Bat & Ball station. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Greatness includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Greatness
Will you come out to Greatness?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greatness?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You will then get the report by email.
What’s in the report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
What affects the price in Greatness
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Greatness
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets