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Flat Roof Survey in Maplescombe
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Maplescombe. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Outlets that hold water back
Maplescombe: your questions answered
Is Maplescombe in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Maplescombe as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maplescombe?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in Maplescombe?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
How long is the visit?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Will this cover the whole house?
No. Our survey covers the flat roof only. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It often sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Flat roof survey in Maplescombe: what you get
A Basic Survey, from £150, covers a visual inspection, a condition report, photos 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. Common reasons to book are edge trims that have lifted or split and raised blisters across the surface, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Maplescombe take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Maplescombe (DA4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Book a survey every few years
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. A flat roof that is looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.
Single-ply membranes
On single-ply roofs, the welds between sheets are the key detail. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
Towns and villages near Maplescombe
Also in Maplescombe
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maplescombe
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Maplescombe. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Maplescombe 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.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- 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.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Maplescombe
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you let a flat or house near Eynsford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Are they insured for the work?
Flat roof surveys around Maplescombe
With Lullingstone Castle about 1.9 miles west, Maplescombe sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. 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.
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We survey roofs in Maplescombe across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in DA4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Maplescombe: West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Near you in Maplescombe
The closest station to Maplescombe is Eynsford station, about 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).