Kent · London and the South East
Maidstone Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys around Maidstone, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Flat roof survey in Maidstone: what you get
Flat roofs deal with rain in a very different way from pitched ones. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. We check the surface, the falls, the upstands and the edge trims, and we look for signs that water has reached the deck. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. We survey felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at upstands and abutments and pools of water lying on the roof.
Commercial units and business premises in places the size of Maidstone frequently have large flat or low-pitched roofs. On a large roof, a leak can be hard to trace by eye. Moisture readings, and electronic leak detection where the membrane suits it, help narrow it down. Outlets, upstands and laps are looked at closely, as that’s where membranes usually fail.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Maidstone (ME15, ME16, ME14, ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Maidstone
Buyers often book after their home survey suggests a closer look at a flat roof. Building owners and managing agents book to plan maintenance, or before a sale or a new lease. Either way, you get a clear record of the roof, with photographs.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Borough Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
What we look for on each type of roof
EPDM rubber
An EPDM rubber roof is normally one large sheet, bonded to the deck. The survey looks at laps, edge trims, corners and signs of puncture.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maidstone
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Nearby places to Maidstone
What else we do in Maidstone
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If the property is near the centre of Maidstone, let us know about car parks or permit rules nearby. We’ll want to see the loft, if there is one, and any ceiling or wall showing damp. Outside, we work round the building to find the safe viewpoints.
- You tell us about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Flat roof surveys in Maidstone: local notes
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Stoneacre, about 2.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Maidstone. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Maidstone West station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For hotels and guest houses around Maidstone, a roof problem found early is far less disruptive than one found by a guest.
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Maidstone, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Our Kent coverage includes Maidstone.
Surveys in ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 are booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill, all of which we cover. Being close to the A20 and A26, Maidstone is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Maidstone has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Around Maidstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Augustine Academy, River Len LNR and Maidstone Grammar School. The closest station to Maidstone is Maidstone West station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Carriage Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Maidstone
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
Maidstone questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maidstone?
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.
Do you cover Maidstone?
Yes, Maidstone is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
Our survey looks across the whole roof, not only above the stain. Every split, lap, upstand, outlet and rooflight we can see is checked. If the cause cannot be seen, we will say so and suggest what would help.
Why act early in Maidstone
If you’re buying, find out about the flat roof before you exchange. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. In a place with as many rented homes as Maidstone, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Finding it early, between tenancies if possible, is simpler than dealing with it mid-let.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- 98% of customers satisfied
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.