Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Lewson Street, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Lewson Street. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blocked or damaged outlets
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lewson Street
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, and photograph anything that could let water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed failed seals around rooflight kerbs and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Lewson Street, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Lewson Street (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Lewson Street
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll normally ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Flat roofs in Lewson Street
Lewson Street lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear. Belmont House and Gardens, about 3.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Lewson Street. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
Lewson Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lewson Street can all book flat roof surveys. Our Kent coverage includes Lewson Street. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for flat roof surveys. You will find streets such as World's End, Lewson Street Road and Norton Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Tickham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Deerton Street (1 mile north-east) and Teynham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lewson Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn, among other places. Lewson Street’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (2.2 miles south).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lewson Street
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Lewson Street
A buyer’s general survey often recommends a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. In each case, the report gives a written, photographed record of the roof’s condition.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How soon the report will arrive
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
Many people send the report to two or three roofers for quotes. With each roofer working from the same list, comparing quotes is simpler. You stay in control of who does the work and when.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
FAQs for Lewson Street
Will you come out to Lewson Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Lewson Street, take more of a battering?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Lewson Street is within about 3 miles of the coast.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you look in the roof space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
We don’t test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
Towns and villages near Lewson Street
What else we do in Lewson Street
Can I check my roof myself?
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes an hour or two for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Lewson Street, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s 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 photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Lewson Street, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.