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Flat Roof Survey in Lilyvale
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings around Lilyvale, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Standing water left after rain
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
How a flat roof survey works in Lilyvale
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos and written recommendations. The Standard Survey, from £250, adds moisture detection and a structural check. On a flat roof, moisture readings can help show whether water has got under the covering. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. If you’ve noticed upstands pulling away from walls and signs of deflection in the roof deck, we can find out what’s behind it.
Somewhere as small as Lilyvale, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 when booking.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Where
- Lilyvale (TN25)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a flat roof survey in Lilyvale?
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. People typically call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Leaks around rooflights
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Common questions in Lilyvale
How do I find out if my home in Lilyvale is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you come out to Lilyvale?
Yes, Lilyvale is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in Lilyvale?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
Leave it or get it looked at?
If you are buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. Once you’ve exchanged, any work on the roof is down to you. A report gives you facts to put to the seller or agent. Older cottages and farmhouses around Lilyvale can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 20 years’ experience
- An independent view of the roof
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Flat roofs in Lilyvale
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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. The wider area around Lilyvale has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 2.7 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Smeeth Community Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For an older house near a landmark such as 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.
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Roofs in Lilyvale get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Lilyvale is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. There is also a page for Canterbury.
We cover every part of the TN25 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Around Lilyvale
Lilyvale’s nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Lilyvale includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the flat roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Lilyvale can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
For a price for flat roof surveys in Lilyvale, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Before and after the survey
Getting the most from a flat roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Check the outlets after the leaves fall
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
Can I check my roof myself?
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.