Kent · London and the South East
Maxton Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Maxton, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in Maxton: 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. The aim is to find problems before they show up as a stain on a ceiling. Common reasons to book are ponding water that doesn’t drain away and splits, cracks and crazing, across mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Somewhere as small as Maxton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Maxton (CT17, CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Maxton
A leak over an office, shop or unit can affect the people and stock underneath. Surveying the roof in good time means work can be planned and budgeted around the people who use the building. In a small place like Maxton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Maxton
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent view of the roof
See what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Maxton questions
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Maxton?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Maxton?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens after the survey?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when you book.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Maxton
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.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Ask contractors to protect the roof if they work on it
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Flat and commercial roofs around Maxton
Maxton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. 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. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like St Martin's School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. The streets around a church like St Martin's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses 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. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Maxton, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it is worth knowing the roof’s condition.
Maxton is about 1 mile south-west of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Roofs in Maxton get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Maxton is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: CT17 and CT15. You will find streets such as Cow Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road. If you are just outside Maxton, we cover Aycliffe (1 mile south), Farthingloe (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile north), Church Hougham (2 miles west) and River (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (7 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Maxton
We work in homes and buildings around Crown & Sceptre pub, Astor College for the Arts and St Edmund's Catholic School. The closest station to Maxton is Dover Priory station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Old Town Gaol (1 mile north-east) and Dover Castle (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
Nearby places to Maxton
What else we do in Maxton
Different roofs, different checks
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
Single-ply membranes
Plant, fixings and foot traffic can all damage a single-ply roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Maxton 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.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.