Kent · London and the South East
Lashenden Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Lashenden and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
How a flat roof survey works in Lashenden
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: from the roof itself where that’s safe, from windows and nearby vantage points, and from inside where there is access. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. Typical surveys look at damaged trims at the roof edge and splits, cracks and crazing, across mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Lashenden, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Lashenden (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Lashenden
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. In time, the covering dries out, cracks and loosens at its edges and laps. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Landlords with a home close to Headcorn station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What exactly goes into their report
- What follow-up you get after the report
- What insurance they carry
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. In a small place like Lashenden, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lashenden
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photos.
Lashenden: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lashenden?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you cover Lashenden?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Lashenden is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the property.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
It depends on what’s safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. We never walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. Where nothing visible explains the leak, the report says what to try next.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Normally, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What’s in the survey report?
A report with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Nearby places to Lashenden
Other services in Lashenden
Flat roof surveys around Lashenden
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Whatever the street in Lashenden, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Lashenden, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Across Kent, we cover Lashenden. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We work across TN27 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lashenden: Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Around Lashenden
The closest station to Lashenden is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
What this survey can’t tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes