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Flat roof survey in Lullingstone, Kent
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in Lullingstone? We carry out flat roof surveys in Lullingstone and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
About our flat roof survey in Lullingstone
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with photographs and written recommendations. For moisture detection and a structural check, the Standard Survey starts from £250. Moisture readings are useful on flat roofs, where water can spread under the covering before it shows inside. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lullingstone may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
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
- Lullingstone (DA4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lullingstone
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
Leave it or get it looked at?
A small split in a flat roof is normally a modest job when it’s found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Older and listed buildings around Lullingstone may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why us?
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and our case studies.
Common questions in Lullingstone
Is my home in Lullingstone listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lullingstone?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Lullingstone is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one, and structural calculations need a structural engineer.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM frequently 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What do I do with the report?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Checking the roof from ground level
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Common roof problems in Lullingstone
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
For an older house near a landmark like Church of Saint Botolph, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Rural addresses near Lullingstone can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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What else we do in Lullingstone
Flat roofs in Lullingstone
About 0.1 miles east lies Lullingstone Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Lullingstone has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, 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. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For landlords with property near Eynsford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. We visit Lullingstone as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Lullingstone and the places around it. We also survey roofs in London.
Flat roof surveys in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Lullingstone, we cover Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Around Lullingstone
Around Lullingstone, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Malt Shovel pub and Raspberry Hall Park. For rail, the closest station is Eynsford station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Lullingstone Castle (within half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Lullingstone includes The Warren.
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
For landlords and building managers, the report is a dated record of the roof’s condition. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it gives a baseline to compare against next time.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.