Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Harrietsham, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Harrietsham and the rest of Kent. We survey on any day of the week.
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Harrietsham
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you are worried about ponding water that doesn’t drain away and leaks around rooflights, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Harrietsham can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Harrietsham (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
Checking the roof from the ground
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit usually takes about one to two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Homes around Harrietsham frequently have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- 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.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Harrietsham
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Places near Harrietsham
What else we do in Harrietsham
Questions from Harrietsham
Is my home in Harrietsham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Harrietsham within the area you cover?
Yes, Harrietsham is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do you look in the roof space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Homes in smaller places like Harrietsham can face more weather, so a loose ridge or verge soon lets rain in. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Local flat roofs in Harrietsham
Historic houses such as Leeds Castle, about 2.2 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Harrietsham goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For landlords with property near Harrietsham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. In Harrietsham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Kent, we cover Harrietsham and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME17. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Near you in Harrietsham
We work in homes and buildings around Kiln Wood, The Lenham School and The Roebuck Public House, among other places. There is a railway station in Harrietsham itself: Harrietsham station. Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
What affects the price in Harrietsham
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the exact price before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.