Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Headcorn
Independent flat roof surveys in Headcorn. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Common roof problems in Headcorn
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
People typically book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
If you live in an older home near St Peter's and St Paul'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.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Headcorn
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. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you are worried about standing water left after rain and edge trims that have lifted or split, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
Around Headcorn, 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 when you book. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Headcorn (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
Leave it or get it looked at?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the business. With lower homes, common in places like Headcorn, there’s little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Headcorn
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
Take a building like Headcorn Primary School: a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Headcorn can all book flat roof surveys. Headcorn is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Headcorn
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right, among other places. There is a railway station in Headcorn itself: Headcorn station. Well-known places in the area include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
Also in Headcorn
Questions from Headcorn
Is Headcorn within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Headcorn?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it’s holding up.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Parking around Headcorn is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.