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Flat roof survey in Leigh Green, Kent
Flat roof surveys in Leigh Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
About our flat roof survey in Leigh Green
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge 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 mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and EPDM rubber, and people most frequently book us about outlets that hold water back and raised blisters across the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Leigh Green, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: 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 is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Leigh Green (TN30)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. The report shows where it is cracking and how far it seems to extend.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. Any we find are noted and photographed.
Flat roofs in Leigh Green
There are several hotels within about a mile and a half of Leigh Green, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. The wider area around Leigh Green has a long history of building, with Smallhythe Place about 1.9 miles south. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mildred, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Hotels and guest houses near Leigh Green cannot easily close rooms for a leak, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you’re in Leigh Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN30 is covered for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Leigh Green, we cover Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Leigh Green
In Leigh Green, that means homes and buildings near Turners Field and Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Outbuildings and barns around Leigh Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- An independent view of the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Leigh Green questions
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Leigh Green?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is my home in Leigh Green listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover Leigh Green?
Yes. We cover Leigh Green and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if whoever owns or manages the building agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Rural addresses near Leigh Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
How to prepare
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us about parking before the day
Book a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Leigh Green
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Standing water left after rain
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Take a building like Tenterden Church of England Junior School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber