Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Kearsney, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Kearsney and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- A sagging deck under the covering
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
We confirm the price for the job before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Height and safe access
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
How a flat roof survey works in Kearsney
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. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photos and our recommendations. Common reasons to book are blisters and bubbles in the covering and a sagging deck under the covering, on felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt.
In smaller places like Kearsney, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let lots of water into the room below. What it is covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs. From an upstairs window, look for standing water, splits and edges coming away.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Kearsney (CT16, CT17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Kearsney
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Kearsney
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Kearsney questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Kearsney, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Kearsney is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you cover smaller places like Kearsney?
Yes, Kearsney is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are part of every report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Do you go up onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water a day or two after rain normally needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Flat roofs in Kearsney
Kearsney lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter and St Paul, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For landlords with property near Kearsney station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Kearsney is about 1 mile north-west of Dover, in Kent. We visit Kearsney as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Here we cover the CT16 and CT17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Park Road, Lower Road and The Avenue. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Temple Ewell (1 mile north), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Wolverton (1 mile west) and Dover (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Kearsney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House, Old Park Hill and Dover Christ Church Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Kearsney itself: Kearsney station. Other landmarks nearby include Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Kearsney includes Dover Western Heights.
What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Kearsney is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
We confirm the price for your roof before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Common roof problems in Kearsney
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 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.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photos.
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details often fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Useful tips for Kearsney property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It helps when planning maintenance budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.