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Flat Roof Survey in Kilndown
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for Kilndown, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Asphalt roofs are common on older flats, walkways and commercial buildings. The survey checks for crazing, cracking, blistering and splits where the asphalt turns up the walls.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
How a flat roof survey works in Kilndown
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. Single-ply PVC and TPO roofs are checked at their welds, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. We survey EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and GRP fibreglass, and people most frequently book us about splits, cracks and crazing and a sagging deck under the covering.
Older buildings in small places like Kilndown may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Kilndown (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Kilndown
Do you carry out roof surveys in Kilndown?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you come out to Kilndown?
Yes, Kilndown is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
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 does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
How do I book a survey in Kilndown?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
What we are asked to look at in Kilndown
Buyers frequently book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Owners and managing agents use a survey to plan upkeep, or ahead of a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If you live in an older home near Christ Church, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey won’t cover
Places near Kilndown
What else we do in Kilndown
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Useful tips for Kilndown property owners
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
You can use the report to ask roofers to quote for the same work. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys typically lasts longer.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, emailed to you. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Kilndown, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Related advice
Flat roof surveys in Kilndown: local notes
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. About 0.8 miles west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Kilndown has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Kilndown is about 8 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Kilndown are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Kilndown. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We work across TN17 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Beresford Close and Chicks Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Riseden (1 mile north-east), Bedgebury Cross (1 mile east), Stonecrouch (1 mile south), Three Leg Cross (2 miles south) and Flimwell (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles north-west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north).
What’s near Kilndown
Nearby you’ll also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (1 mile north) and Old Scotney Castle (0.6 miles west). For a walk, there is Bewl Water.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Caught early, a split or open seam in a flat roof is often a small repair. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. In a place like Kilndown, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.