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Flat roof survey in Greenhill, Kent
Independent flat roof surveys in Greenhill. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
About our flat roof survey in Greenhill
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’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’ve noticed standing water left after rain and cracked or split membrane, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Greenhill, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Greenhill (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Greenhill
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
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What affects the price in Greenhill
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- How big the roof is
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Anything about access we should know
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Greenhill
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
We are frequently asked to look at:
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you look after a building like Thornden Wood Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Flat and commercial roofs around Greenhill
Greenhill lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. 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. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Herne Bay station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. In Greenhill, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Greenhill and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across CT6 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
Around Greenhill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Share And Coulter Public House, Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Greenhill include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Useful tips for Greenhill property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Book a survey every few years
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, especially after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
The survey, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Parking around Greenhill is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Greenhill: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Greenhill?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Greenhill, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Do you cover Greenhill for flat roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Greenhill included.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Ponding is worth looking into. It frequently means a blocked outlet, poor falls or a dipping deck, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.