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Flat roof survey in Hunton, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Hunton.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
Flat roof survey in Hunton
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 written report with photographs and our recommendations. We are often asked to look into splits, cracks and crazing and upstands pulling away from walls, on single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber.
Some older homes in villages like Hunton are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. 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 works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Where
- Hunton (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a hamlet or village like Hunton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. 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 ground level, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt has no laps, so its weak points are cracks and the skirtings at walls and upstands. We record any crazing or splits and where water may be getting in.
Questions from Hunton
Do you cover Hunton?
Yes, Hunton is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Hunton?
Yes, Hunton is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, like old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is looked at. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Look for standing water a day after rain
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare. It is your choice who carries out the work and when.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
What a flat roof survey looks like in Hunton
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you let a flat or house near Yalding station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Hunton Church of England Primary School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Hunton is about 4 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hunton can all book flat roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Flat roof surveys in ME15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on West Street, Bensted Close and Bishop's Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Hunton include Benover (1 mile west), Yalding (1 mile north-west), Congelow (1 mile west), Chainhurst (1 mile south-east) and Laddingford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles west).
Near you in Hunton
We work in homes and buildings around Quarry Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Yalding station, about 2.1 miles west. A little further out are Teapot Island (1.8 miles west) and Oakwood Hospital (3.7 miles north).
What we’re asked to look at in Hunton
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.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near St Mary's Church, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What exactly goes into their report