Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Horden
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Horden, with photos and a written report.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Ponding water that does not drain away
What happens if roof problems are left?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Horden, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Flat roof survey in Horden
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. 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. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it is doing helps you plan what comes next. If you are worried about blistering in felt or asphalt and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber alike.
In a small place like Horden, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Horden (TN17, TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price flat roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It normally takes about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Somewhere as small as Horden, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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It is useful to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
FAQs for Horden
Do you cover smaller places like Horden?
Yes. Horden is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you cover Horden?
Yes, Horden is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Horden as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
For landlords and managing agents
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 Horden and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Horden
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you own a rental within reach of Marden 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 Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Horden is about 6 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Horden, we can survey the roof. Across Kent, we cover Horden. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN17 and TN12. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Hill Top and Husheath Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Colliers Green (1 mile south), Flishinghurst (2 miles south), Marden Thorn (2 miles north), Knox Bridge (2 miles east) and Cranbrook Common (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north-west), Foley Park (10 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horden
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill. The closest station to Horden is Marden station, roughly 2.9 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sissinghurst Castle (3.6 miles east) and Brattle Farm Museum (2 miles north-east).