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Flat roof survey in Hazelwood, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Hazelwood, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Hazelwood: what you get
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you are worried about upstands pulling away from walls and cracked or split membrane, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Hazelwood, a flat roof can stand in the open, 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Hazelwood (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hazelwood
Older houses across Kent often 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Down House, about 1 mile west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hazelwood. 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 any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Take a building like Downe Primary School: a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For landlords with property near Chelsfield station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We cover Hazelwood and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Hazelwood and the places around it. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across the TN14 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hazelwood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to George and Dragon pub and Green Street Green Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Chelsfield station, about 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you’re dealing with. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hazelwood can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why us?
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Every finding written up with photos
- An independent look at the roof
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Hazelwood, phone 07833 053749 or email us. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
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What else we do in Hazelwood
Useful tips for Hazelwood property owners
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
FAQs for Hazelwood
Do you carry out roof surveys in Hazelwood?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Hazelwood?
Yes, Hazelwood is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t 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 your report describes the actual condition.
How much is a survey?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it is not a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You will then get the report by email.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere like Hazelwood needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.