Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Kit's Coty
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Kit's Coty, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof surveys around Kit's Coty
Starkey Castle, about 3.4 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Kit's Coty. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often 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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Tunbury Primary School: schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. For businesses in and around places such as Fremlin Walk, flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling. Take an older house close to St Alban's Church: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Kit's Coty can all book flat roof surveys. Kit's Coty is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Here we cover the ME20 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road, all of which we cover. We also cover Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
Around Kit's Coty
We work in homes and buildings around Greenacre Academy, Lower Bell pub and Westfield Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Kit's Coty is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
About our flat roof survey in Kit's Coty
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and people most frequently book us about blistering in felt or asphalt and splits, cracks and crazing.
Older buildings in small places like Kit's Coty may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Where
- Kit's Coty (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Kit's Coty
Will you come out to Kit's Coty?
Yes. Kit's Coty is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is my home in Kit's Coty listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof, but most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The written report follows by email.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building 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 it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t normally stop a survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Kit's Coty
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- What made you get in touch
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it is useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Kit's Coty are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
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Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Book a survey every few years
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, giving you a chance to go through what we found.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years, but it relies on its seams, trims and upstands being well finished. We look closely at each of those details.
Mastic asphalt
Without seams, asphalt tends to fail through cracking and at its skirtings. Our report notes crazing, cracks and any likely entry points.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It normally takes an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Kit's Coty, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, 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.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.