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Flat Roof Survey in Little Conghurst
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Little Conghurst. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
Flat roof survey in Little Conghurst
If the house you’re buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP frequently go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with photos of each. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. Common reasons to book are blistering in felt or asphalt and water getting in at rooflights, on EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Little Conghurst may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
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, whichever applies.
- Place
- Little Conghurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey looks like in Little Conghurst
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Great Dixter about 3.9 miles south-east, Little Conghurst sits in an area with a long building history. 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, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Etchingham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Little Conghurst is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. Surveys in Little Conghurst work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Little Conghurst. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We also cover the places around Little Conghurst: Four Throws (1 mile north-east), Pipsden (1 mile north), The Moor (1 mile west), Hawkhurst (1 mile north-west) and Sandhurst Cross (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east), Southborough (14 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north) and Staplehurst (9 miles north).
Around Little Conghurst
In Little Conghurst, that means homes and buildings near Marlborough House School, Collingwood Nature Reserve and Oak And Ivy Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles north-east).
Why it’s worth a survey now in Little Conghurst
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. Outbuildings and barns around Little Conghurst are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Mastic asphalt
Mastic asphalt is a heavy, seamless covering frequently found on older blocks, balconies and commercial roofs. We look for crazing, cracks, blisters and splits at the skirtings.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. We look at seams, corners and the joints around outlets and upstands.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Little Conghurst. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Little Conghurst questions
Is my home in Little Conghurst listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Will you come out to Little Conghurst?
Yes, Little Conghurst is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Little Conghurst?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before you book. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Do you look in the loft space?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside cannot, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Does the survey cover asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
What will the report tell me?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
When you need someone else
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Little Conghurst
- Felt flat roofs
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Little Conghurst can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- 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.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email, tell us about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Little Conghurst
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which limits apply to the survey