Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Monk's Hill
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Monk's Hill. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
Prices for flat roof surveys in Monk's Hill
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What to let us know when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Flat roof survey in Monk's Hill: what you get
Each flat roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints we have: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. Common reasons to book are blistering in felt or asphalt and water getting in at rooflights, on single-ply membranes, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass.
Somewhere as small as Monk's Hill, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Monk's Hill (TN27)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Monk's Hill: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. 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. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Smarden Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Monk's Hill is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Monk's Hill can all book flat roof surveys. Monk's Hill is one of the places in Kent where we work for flat roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: TN27. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on The Cut and Smarden Road and the roads around them. We also cover Standen (1 mile south-west), Smarden (1 mile north-east), Lashenden (1 mile west), Smarden Bell (1 mile north) and Curteis' Corner (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Faversham (15 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Monk's Hill
We work in homes and buildings around The Flying Horse pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
Roof by roof
Rooflights and upstands
Rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. They’re inspected from safe positions and recorded with photographs.
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof often lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
FAQs for Monk's Hill
Do you cover smaller places like Monk's Hill?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Monk's Hill?
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.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. High wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
What we’re asked to look at in Monk's Hill
A flat roof lies open to sun, rain and frost, and water drains off it slowly. Over the years, coverings harden, crack and start to come away at the edges. People normally call us when a leak appears, before a purchase, or when the roof may be near the end of its life.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For landlords with property near Headcorn station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Monk's Hill
Letting agents and landlords in Monk's Hill book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older roofs in small places like Monk's Hill can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.