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Flat roof survey in Kennington, Kent
Independent flat roof surveys in Kennington. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
What affects the price in Kennington
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Flat roof survey in Kennington: what you get
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM and GRP often last longer. Our report records the covering, how it’s holding up and any defects we can see, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about a sagging deck under the covering and blocked or damaged outlets, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Kennington, some flat roofs sit in the open, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Kennington (TN24, TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. With lower homes, common in places like Kennington, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Flat roof surveys in Kennington: local notes
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will 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. Historic houses such as Godinton House, about 2.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Kennington goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you own a rental within reach of Ashford International station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Square, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. Hotels and guest houses near Kennington can’t easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Kennington is about 2 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Kennington are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Kennington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of TN24 and TN25 for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Park Road, York Road and Ball Lane. Being close to the A28, Kennington is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Bockhanger (1 mile south-west), Potters Corner (1 mile west), Boughton Lees (2 miles north), Godinton (2 miles south-west) and Willesborough (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kennington
We work in homes and buildings around Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, Conningbrook Lakes Country Park and The Rose Inn, among other places. Kennington’s nearest station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.4 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Kennington include Hatch Park.
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It’s useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. You’ll spot changes early and have a record to look back on.
What we look for on each type of roof
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Questions from Kennington
Do you cover smaller places like Kennington?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in Kennington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong wind or a downpour can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, and photograph anything that could be letting water in. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. Our report describes the condition and what needs doing, and when.
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, ring 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 Kennington
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey usually takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a smaller place like Kennington, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- First you give us the address, what the roof covers and any leaks you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that’s safe.
- Every part of the roof we can see is checked: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- Where there is safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets in another room
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.