Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hawkenbury, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hawkenbury, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawkenbury
A flat roof does not 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. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. If you are worried about raised blisters across the surface and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hawkenbury, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
If any part of the flat roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Hawkenbury (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, it usually takes between one and two hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Hawkenbury can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- 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 is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
Hawkenbury: your questions answered
Is Hawkenbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Hawkenbury is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Hawkenbury?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it. Typical ranges are around 15 to 20 years for felt, 30 to 50 for EPDM and up to about 30 for GRP, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How do I book a survey in Hawkenbury?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Towns and villages near Hawkenbury
What else we do in Hawkenbury
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Flat roof surveys in Hawkenbury: local notes
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For any home in Hawkenbury, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right. For landlords with property near Staplehurst station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hawkenbury and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Hawkenbury. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Flat roof surveys in TN12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Hawkenbury, we cover Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Hawkenbury
Hawkenbury’s nearest station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles west. A little further out are Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
Prices for flat roof surveys in Hawkenbury
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
For a price for your roof in Hawkenbury, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hawkenbury
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Different roofs, different checks
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
Rooflights and upstands
The joins around rooflights and at upstands are common leak points. We check how the covering is finished around each rooflight and upstand.