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Leeds Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Leeds from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Leeds: what you get
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Common reasons to book are loose or cracked edge trims and outlets choked with leaves and silt, across GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Leeds take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Where
- Leeds (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, like when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere as small as Leeds, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it’s 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Leeds?
Flat roofs take the full force of the weather on a surface that drains slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. Most people book a survey after a leak, before buying, or when they think the roof is getting old.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
If you own a rental within reach of Hollingbourne station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. The survey checks for cracking at board joints, at the edge trims and where the roof meets walls.
EPDM rubber
EPDM is a synthetic rubber membrane, frequently laid in a single sheet on smaller roofs. We check the laps, the edges, the corners and any punctures.
Common questions in Leeds
Is Leeds within the area you cover?
Yes. Leeds is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you cover Leeds?
Yes, Leeds is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend, by urgency where it matters. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Leeds
To price your survey, we check:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Flat roof surveys in Leeds: local notes
Historic houses like Leeds Castle, about 1 mile east, show how far back building in the area around Leeds goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you live in an older home near St Nicholas's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Leeds is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Leeds, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Across Kent, we cover Leeds.
We survey roofs across ME17 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Brogden Crescent, Forge Lane and Gloriette Avenue or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Ashbank (1 mile north-east), Broomfield (1 mile east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chartway Street (2 miles south) and Kingswood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles east) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Leeds
Around Leeds, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The George Inn. The nearest railway station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (1 mile east) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Detling Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Leeds
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Leeds are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- An independent view of the roof