Kent · London and the South East
Lenham Heath Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lenham Heath. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Standing water left after rain
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lenham Heath
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. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and pools of water lying on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and felt flat roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Lenham Heath may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Lenham Heath (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around Lenham Heath
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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.
Landlords with a home close to Lenham station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take a building like The Lenham School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. If you are in Lenham Heath, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Lenham Heath and the places around it. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area for flat roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lenham Heath: Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Near you in Lenham Heath
We work in homes and buildings around The Red Lion Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
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.
What we are asked to look at in Lenham Heath
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Common reasons to book include:
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Trinity: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can safely be seen, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Rural addresses near Lenham Heath 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.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Where a flat roof meets a wall, the upstand has to stay sealed as the building moves. We look for splits, gaps and failed flashings over the top.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply PVC and TPO membranes are common on commercial roofs and newer buildings. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Practical tips
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on the findings.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
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Lenham Heath questions
How do I find out if my home in Lenham Heath is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Is Lenham Heath in the area you cover?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Lenham Heath is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof usually takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.