Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Holborough
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings across Holborough, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Flat roof survey in Holborough: what you get
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you are worried about splits, cracks and crazing and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Holborough 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. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Holborough (ME6, ME1, ME19)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Different roofs, different checks
EPDM rubber
Lifting at the edges and loose areas of membrane are common EPDM problems. We record any we can see, with photos.
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering often found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
Flat roofs in Holborough
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Holborough has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 1.9 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Snodland station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Holborough is about 4 miles west of Chatham, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Holborough, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Holborough is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME6, ME1 and ME19 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Lee Road, Byrne Road and Ladds Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Holborough include Snodland (1 mile south-west), Peters Village (1 mile east), Scarborough (1 mile east), Upper Halling (1 mile north-west) and Wouldham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Gravesend (7 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Around Holborough
We work in homes and buildings around The Monks Head pub, Holborough Marshes and The Holmesdale School and the streets around them. The closest station to Holborough is Snodland station, about 0.5 miles south. A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (4.2 miles north-east) and Leybourne Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
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When to book a survey in Holborough
Every flat roof covering has a working life. 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.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
If you live in an older home near Church of the New Jerusalem, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
Holborough questions
Is Holborough within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Holborough is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. If you don’t know what your roof is, we’ll identify it on the day.
How do I book a survey in Holborough?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll take it from there. Surveys run on any day of the week.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. A survey can find worn areas and failing details before that point, while there’s still time to plan the work. In an older home around Holborough, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What you get with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. A visit to a smaller place like Holborough is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- 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 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
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The roof’s overall size
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.