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Flat Roof Survey in Lamberhurst
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in Lamberhurst from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
How a flat roof survey works in Lamberhurst
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. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. You then have something specific to put to the seller or agent. Typical surveys look at signs of deflection in the roof deck and failed upstands where the roof meets a wall, across single-ply membranes, GRP fibreglass and upstands and outlets.
Somewhere as small as Lamberhurst, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Lamberhurst (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you want to find out. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Lamberhurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know where we can park nearby
How to book
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, often laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
What we’re asked to look at in Lamberhurst
A buyer’s general survey often recommends 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.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you own a rental within reach of Wadhurst station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before you book anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- How soon the report will arrive
Flat roofs in Lamberhurst
Scotney Castle, about 0.9 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lamberhurst. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. 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 such as Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Lamberhurst, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Lamberhurst, we cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Around Lamberhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Horse And Groom Public House. Lamberhurst’s nearest station is Wadhurst station, roughly 3.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Bewl Water.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on the findings.
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.
Lamberhurst: your questions answered
Is Lamberhurst in the area you cover?
Yes, Lamberhurst is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lamberhurst?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you find where water is getting through my flat roof?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.