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Hersden Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Hersden? You can book a flat roof survey in Hersden and across Kent.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Hersden
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We are frequently asked to look into failed upstands where the roof meets a wall and blocked or damaged outlets, across mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and GRP fibreglass.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Hersden can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Hersden (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Hersden
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. In an older home around Hersden, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 98% customer satisfaction
- An independent view of the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Flat roof surveys around Hersden
Hersden is within about 5 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For landlords with property near Sturry station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as Hersden Village Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hersden is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Hersden is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys.
All of CT3 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Around Hersden
Around Hersden, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Frank Montgomery School, Spires Academy and Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn. The nearest railway station is Sturry station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Hersden: your questions answered
Is the coastal weather around Hersden hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Within about 5 miles of the sea, as Hersden is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Hersden?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Hersden and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Hersden
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The address and postcode of the property
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
For a price for flat roof surveys in Hersden, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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What happens on the day
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Hersden, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Mention any side of the property we can’t get to. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Common roof problems in Hersden
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of All Saints, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Their insurance cover
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos