Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Iden Green
Flat roof surveys in Iden Green and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
About our flat roof survey in Iden Green
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are standing water left after rain and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall.
In a village or hamlet like Iden Green, flat roofs are typically 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. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Iden Green (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Iden Green
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
Flat roof surveys around Iden Green
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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. Great Dixter, about 4.2 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Iden Green. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St George, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Iden Green is about 13 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Iden Green. Iden Green is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in TN17 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Coldharbour Road, Chapel Lane and Iden Green Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Iden Green: Benenden (1 mile north), Four Throws (2 miles south-west), Pipsden (2 miles south-west), Sandhurst (2 miles south) and Linkhill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (14 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (5 miles east) and Southborough (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Iden Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Woodcock Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Sissinghurst Castle (4 miles north) and The C.M Booth Collection (2.5 miles east).
Why get it checked now?
Ponding seldom gets better on its own. Most often it means blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is dipping, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Finding the cause now keeps more options open. Older and listed buildings around Iden Green may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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 it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Iden Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- 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 the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Iden Green questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Iden Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Will you come out to Iden Green?
Yes. Iden Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Iden Green?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking. To get a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it’s large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but the report tells you how your roof is really doing.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How we price flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
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
We will usually ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Iden Green
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
People usually book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Anyone responsible for a site like Benenden Church of England Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before you book anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- What the survey will not cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one