Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Herne Pound
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Herne Pound. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof survey in Herne Pound: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with photographs of each. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and mastic asphalt, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and cracks in the covering and leaks around rooflights.
In a village or hamlet like Herne Pound, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Herne Pound (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. In a small place like Herne Pound, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at our cost guide or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Herne Pound
Will you come out to Herne Pound?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Herne Pound is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
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, with VAT included.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll get the report by email, with photos and clear recommendations. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
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 is holding up.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Also near Herne Pound
Also in Herne Pound
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Herne Pound and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
How the survey changes by roof type
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. Those details are where we focus.
When to book a survey in Herne Pound
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you look after a building like Mereworth Community Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Roof area
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Herne Pound can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Local flat roofs in Herne Pound
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 on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Herne Pound has a long history of building, with Old Soar Manor about 2.5 miles west. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Wateringbury station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Lawrence'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.
Herne Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Herne Pound and the rest of Kent. Herne Pound is one of the places in Kent where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We survey roofs across ME18 for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Butcher's Lane and Beech Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Kent Street (1 mile north-east), Mereworth (1 mile south), New Pound (1 mile west), Swanton (1 mile south-west) and Pizien Well (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Herne Pound
In Herne Pound, that means homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House and Manor Park Country Park. For rail, the closest station is Wateringbury station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (3.3 miles north-east).