Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Hollybushes, Kent
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Hollybushes, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hollybushes
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
About our flat roof survey in Hollybushes
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It’s useful to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it is holding up and any defects we can see, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We survey EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and upstands and outlets, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting.
Older buildings in small places like Hollybushes may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Hollybushes (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We check for splits, gaps and loose flashings above the upstand.
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. In a small place like Hollybushes, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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 we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Hollybushes, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Flat roofs in Hollybushes
About 4.8 miles east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Hollybushes has been built on. 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Sittingbourne station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Hollybushes is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hollybushes and the rest of Kent. Across Kent, we cover Hollybushes and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME9. If you’re just outside Hollybushes, we cover Bluetown (1 mile east), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Wichling (1 mile south-east), Doddington (1 mile east) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (7 miles east).
What’s near Hollybushes
Around Hollybushes, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Cromers Wood. The closest station to Hollybushes is Sittingbourne station, about 3.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.5 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.7 miles east).
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Hollybushes
Will you come out to Hollybushes?
Yes. Hollybushes is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Hollybushes listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Places near Hollybushes
What else we do in Hollybushes
When to book a survey in Hollybushes
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
The streets around a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What happens if roof problems are left?
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Hollybushes may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.