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Hearnden Green Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Hearnden Green, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Flat roof survey in Hearnden Green
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. We are often asked to look into splits and cracks in the covering and blisters and bubbles in the covering, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Some older homes in villages like Hearnden Green are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Hearnden Green (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Hearnden Green?
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Water getting in at rooflights
If you own a rental within reach of Headcorn station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What happens after the report arrives
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Flat roofs in Hearnden Green
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 4.1 miles north lies Leeds Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Hearnden Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like 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.
Hearnden Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hearnden Green can all book flat roof surveys. Hearnden Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Surveys in TN27 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Hearnden Green, we cover Headcorn (1 mile south-east), Southernden (2 miles east), Swift's Green (3 miles south-east), Smarden Bell (3 miles south-east) and Lashenden (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles west), Tonbridge (15 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Around Hearnden Green
The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles south. A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (1.7 miles north-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (3.6 miles south).
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Hearnden Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Book a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
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Questions from Hearnden Green
Do you cover Hearnden Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hearnden Green?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations, with the most urgent first where relevant. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What types of flat roof do you survey?
Felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes are all part of the work. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not 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.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
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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. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Hearnden Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Hearnden Green
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, including VAT
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.