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Herne Common Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Herne Common and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Raised blisters across the surface
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
What affects the price in Herne Common
To price your survey, we check:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- What kind of property and roof it is
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
How a flat roof survey works in Herne Common
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. That’s 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. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. If you’ve noticed loose or cracked edge trims and gaps at upstands and abutments, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Herne Common, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Location
- Herne Common (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. A survey every few years stops that from catching you out. Older and listed buildings around Herne Common may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
FAQs for Herne Common
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Herne Common?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Herne Common is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does the survey take?
Expect it to take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Is Herne Common in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs in Herne Common and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Herne Common?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights, lanterns and upstands are where many flat roof leaks begin. We check the seals and the covering around each one.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
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How it works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Around Herne Common, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is 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’s 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 you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking 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 drop us an email when you’re ready.
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For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Herne Common and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Herne Common
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Herne Common, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
For landlords with property near Herne Bay station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take an older house close to Church of St Martin: the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Herne Church of England Infant School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Surveys in Herne Common work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Across Kent, we cover Herne Common.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Herne Common: Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
What’s near Herne Common
We work in homes and buildings around Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Open spaces near Herne Common include West Blean and Thornden Woods.