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Flat roof survey in Hernhill, Kent
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Hernhill? We carry out flat roof surveys in Hernhill and across Kent.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
What we cannot see
A survey is a close look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Hernhill
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
Flat roof survey in Hernhill
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Typical surveys look at cracked or split membrane and gaps at upstands and abutments, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass.
In a village or hamlet like Hernhill, flat roofs are normally 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 you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hernhill (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Hernhill
Also in Hernhill
For landlords and managing agents
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Around Hernhill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Flat roofs in Hernhill
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Hernhill, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hernhill. Hernhill is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the ME13 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Other places close to Hernhill include Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Hernhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Red Lion pub and Mount Ephraim Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Hernhill is Selling station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
FAQs for Hernhill
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Hernhill?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Hernhill?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. 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.
How soon will I get the report?
Each package has its own report time. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
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.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
When to book a survey in Hernhill
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photos.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Standing water left after rain
- Outlets that hold water back
If you look after a building such as Hernhill Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book anyone
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Why act early in Hernhill
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners often learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. For an older or listed building in a place like Hernhill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hernhill
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.