Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Guilton, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Guilton. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
- Cracked or split membrane
How a flat roof survey works in Guilton
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 is doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and people most often book us about outlets that hold water back and cracked or split membrane.
In a village or hamlet like Guilton, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Guilton (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In a small place like Guilton, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets in another room
- Leave side gates unlocked
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Guilton: your questions answered
Do you carry out roof surveys in Guilton?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Guilton as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Guilton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
What will the report tell me?
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.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof surveys around Guilton
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. With Goodnestone Park about 3 miles south-west, Guilton sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you look after a building such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Nicholas, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Guilton is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We survey roofs in Guilton and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We work across CT3 for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Guilton, Durlock Road and Poulton Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Durlock (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile east), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Flemings (1 mile south-east) and Cop Street (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Around Guilton
Around Guilton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Chequer Inn, among other places. The closest station to Guilton is Sandwich station, roughly 3.3 miles east. A little further out are White Mill (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Nearby places to Guilton
Also in Guilton
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Useful tips for Guilton property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note where water lies after a downpour
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys normally lasts longer.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
The edges and upstands of a felt roof are normally where trouble starts. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.