Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Howt Green
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Howt Green, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Raised blisters across the surface
Flat roof survey in Howt Green
Buying a home with a flat-roofed extension, dormer or garage? It helps to know that roof’s condition before you exchange. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. We’re often asked to look into blocked or damaged outlets and raised blisters across the surface, on EPDM rubber, felt flat roofs and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Howt Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Where
- Howt Green (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Howt Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Howt Green?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to Howt Green?
Yes, Howt Green is covered. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
How long does the survey take?
It normally takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Do you go up onto the roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: on the roof where it is safe, and from windows, nearby vantage points and inside. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Nearby places to Howt Green
What else we do in Howt Green
What a flat roof survey does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Fragile surfaces, which we do not walk on
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
What a flat roof survey looks like in Howt Green
Howt Green is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Kemsley station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Regis Manor Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Howt Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Howt Green and the surrounding area. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME9. If you are just outside Howt Green, we cover Kemsley (1 mile east), Iwade (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile south-east), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east) and Murston (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles south-west) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Howt Green
We work in homes and buildings around Milton Creek Country Park, The Three Hats Inn and Westlands School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kemsley station, roughly 0.6 miles east. A little further out are Castle Rough (1.4 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.9 miles south-east).
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
The report is emailed to you, ready to share with a roofer, the seller or a managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photograph of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
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.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Rural addresses near Howt Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Prices for flat roof surveys in Howt Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.