Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hartley, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hartley, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hartley
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Because rain sits on it for longer, a small split, an open seam or a blocked outlet matters more. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you’ve noticed failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it, on GRP fibreglass, mastic asphalt and EPDM rubber alike.
Around Hartley, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. If you want them looked at too, mention them as you book, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Hartley (DA3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hartley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hartley?
Yes, Hartley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the property.
Is my home in Hartley 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.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so please call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What affects the price in Hartley
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The roof’s overall size
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Hartley is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
When to book a survey in Hartley
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. People usually call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
We are often asked to look at:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Standing water left after rain
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bluewater, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Flat roof surveys in Hartley: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Historic houses like Cobham College, about 3.9 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Hartley goes. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saint Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Hartley Primary Academy, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Roofs in Hartley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Hartley is one of the places in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
All of DA3 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets like Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Hartley: Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Hartley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Railway Tavern, Rectory Meadow and Longfield Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
Useful tips for Hartley property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep outlets, gutters and hoppers clear, particularly after the leaves fall. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.