Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ivychurch, Kent
Get a clear view of the flat roof at a property in Ivychurch from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
About our flat roof survey in Ivychurch
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We’re often asked to look into loose or cracked edge trims and blisters and bubbles in the covering, across felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
In a small place like Ivychurch, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Location
- Ivychurch (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Ivychurch: your questions answered
Will you come out to Ivychurch?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is my home in Ivychurch listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t carry out asbestos surveys. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos, for example in cement roof sheets. We note anything that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check it before it’s disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What a flat roof survey looks like in Ivychurch
Ivychurch lies within about 5 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
The streets around a church like Church of St George are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you own a rental within reach of Appledore (Kent) station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Ivychurch is about 9 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. Ivychurch is one of many places we visit across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN29 is covered for flat roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Brenzett (2 miles west), Snargate (2 miles west), Ruckinge (4 miles north), Hamstreet (4 miles north) and Kenardington (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (9 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Ivychurch
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell Inn. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.4 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romney 'castle' (1.5 miles south). Not far away are Burnthouse Pen.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.
How the survey changes by roof type
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. We check seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Mastic asphalt
With age, asphalt can harden and crack with movement. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Ivychurch can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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How we price flat roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to tell us when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Ivychurch
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.