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Flat roof survey in Harvel, Kent
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Harvel, with photos and a written report.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
How a flat roof survey works in Harvel
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. If you’re worried about raised blisters across the surface and splits and cracks in the covering, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt alike.
In a village or hamlet like Harvel, flat roofs are typically 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 ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Harvel (DA13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there is still time to plan the work. In a place like Harvel, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Why book us in Harvel
- A written report with photos
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
Places near Harvel
More services for Harvel
Flat and commercial roofs around Harvel
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Cobham College, about 3.4 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Harvel. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Sole Street station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as Culverstone Green Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you live in an older home near Church of Our Lady of the Meadow, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Harvel is about 6 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Harvel can all book flat roof surveys. Harvel is one of the places in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of DA13 is covered for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on St Francis Road, Hart Lane and Harvel Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Harvel include Priestwood Green (1 mile north), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-west), Priestwood (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile north-west) and Vigo Village (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-east), Dartford (9 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Local landmarks in Harvel
In Harvel, that means homes and buildings near Meopham School and Trosley Country Park. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Harvel includes Ranscombe Farm.
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Harvel
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Harvel. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
FAQs for Harvel
Is my home in Harvel listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Harvel?
Yes, Harvel is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Harvel as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you look in the loft space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: on the roof where it’s safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, by urgency where it matters. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Different roofs, different checks
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
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
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.
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Around Harvel, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Harvel, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.