Kent · London and the South East
Ickham Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? We carry out flat roof surveys in Ickham and across Kent.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blocked or damaged outlets
When to book a survey in Ickham
The details are frequently where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Splits, cracks and crazing
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St John, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What experience they bring
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Flat roof survey in Ickham: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: from the roof itself where that is safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there’s access. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof cannot be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. If you are worried about edge trims that have lifted or split and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, felt flat roofs and EPDM rubber alike.
In a village or hamlet like Ickham, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Ickham (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Ickham
Is Ickham within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Ickham listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof typically takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Ickham?
Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in.
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The survey, step by step
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect about one to two hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Ickham frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Flat roof surveys around Ickham
Historic houses such as Goodnestone Park, about 3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Ickham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Next to the main roofs there is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you let a flat or house near Bekesbourne 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 Wickhambreaux Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. In Ickham, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Ickham include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Ickham
Around Ickham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Rose Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Why act early in Ickham
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the business. In a place like Ickham, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we can’t see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber