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Kettle Corner Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys across Kettle Corner, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Standing water left after rain
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Kettle Corner
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can point to poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that is deflecting. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. If the deck itself looks like a structural concern, we’ll recommend a structural engineer. Common reasons to book are raised blisters across the surface and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, on mastic asphalt, felt flat roofs and single-ply membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Kettle Corner take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. 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. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Where
- Kettle Corner (ME15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Kettle Corner
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. With Stoneacre about 4.7 miles east, Kettle Corner sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
For landlords with property near East Farleigh station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Kettle Corner is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Kettle Corner, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Kent.
Here we cover the ME15 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include St Helens Lane and Lower Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Hoppers Corner (1 mile south-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (1 mile south-west), East Farleigh (1 mile east) and West Farleigh (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Near you in Kettle Corner
Around Kettle Corner, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Quarry Wood, Oakwood Park Grammar School and The Bull Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Kettle Corner is East Farleigh station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Fremlin Walk (2.5 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Kettle Corner includes Boxley Hills.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Do you need a flat roof survey in Kettle Corner?
People go onto flat roofs for all sorts of reasons: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Leaks around rooflights
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
If you look after a building like Barming Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- When you will get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- What experience they bring
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Kettle Corner needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Anything about access we should know
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Kettle Corner questions
How do I find out if my home in Kettle Corner is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Kettle Corner within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will confirm the timing when booking.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It is a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking. For a price, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Kettle Corner property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.