Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ham, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Ham, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Outlets that hold water back
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Ham
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Typical surveys look at leaks around rooflights and damaged trims at the roof edge, across upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Ham 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. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof on the day we saw it. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Ham (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ham
Do you cover smaller places like Ham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Ham?
It can do. Ham is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Ham?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will you check the loft?
Where it is relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Ham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Hairline cracks over board joints are an early warning we look out for.
Why act early in Ham
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Outbuildings and barns around Ham are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ham
- An independent look at the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
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.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
Places near Ham
Other services in Ham
Do you need a flat roof survey in Ham?
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking anyone
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
Local flat roofs in Ham
Ham is within about 4 miles of the coast, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. The wider area around Ham has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 4.4 miles south-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St George, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Anyone responsible for a site like Worth Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Ham is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether the building in Ham is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Every address in CT14 is covered for flat roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Statenborough (1 mile north-west), Felderland (1 mile north), Worth (1 mile north-east), Marley (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
What’s near Ham
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Blue Pigeons pub and the streets around them. Ham’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (3.1 miles east) and The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Ham includes Monk's Wall nature reserve.