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Flat roof survey in Guston, Kent
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Guston. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
How a flat roof survey works in Guston
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt, and people most frequently book us about failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and water getting in at rooflights.
In a village or hamlet like Guston, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Guston (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Prices for flat roof surveys in Guston
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Guston needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- 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.
- 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 photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Guston: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Guston is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Guston, take more of a battering?
It can do. Guston is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Guston?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Flat roof surveys around Guston
Guston lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Martin of Tours are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Duke of York's Royal Military School will know that large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Walmer Castle, about 4.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Guston. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Guston is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Guston is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. Canterbury is in our area too.
Surveys in CT15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Guston: East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Guston
Around Guston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Connaught Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and Swingate Inn. The nearest railway station is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Dover Western Heights.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Guston
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.