Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Lunsford
Independent flat roof surveys in Lunsford. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Water getting in at rooflights
How a flat roof survey works in Lunsford
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. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about blisters and bubbles in the covering and signs of deflection in the roof deck.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Lunsford frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. If you want them looked at too, mention them when you book, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Lunsford (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Questions from Lunsford
Do you cover smaller places like Lunsford?
Yes, Lunsford is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you cover Lunsford?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Lunsford is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Also in Lunsford
What a flat roof survey looks like in Lunsford
With Starkey Castle about 3.8 miles north, Lunsford 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. 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. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lunsford Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you let a flat or house near New Hythe station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Bookings from Lunsford are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small.
Surveys in ME20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Lunsford include New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Local landmarks in Lunsford
Around Lunsford, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Leybourne Lakes Country Park, The Malling School and The Holmesdale School and the streets around them. Lunsford’s nearest station is New Hythe station, roughly 0.7 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Lunsford includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lunsford
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Lunsford and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why act early in Lunsford
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it won’t come as a surprise. With lower homes, common in places like Lunsford, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why book us in Lunsford
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- PI and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a photo-illustrated written report. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to Lunsford is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from the ground, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Do you need a flat roof survey in Lunsford?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. 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. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Water getting in at rooflights
The streets around a church like Church of the Holy Trinity are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos