Kent · London and the South East
Mundy Bois Flat Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out flat roof surveys in Mundy Bois.
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Note where water lies after a downpour
- Check ceilings under the roof for damp patches
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so anyone reading it can see what we saw.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. A flat roof that’s looked after between surveys usually lasts longer.
How a flat roof survey works in Mundy Bois
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently sit under large flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. We record the condition with photos so work can be planned and budgeted. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’ve noticed outlets that hold water back and splits, cracks and crazing, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Mundy Bois, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Mundy Bois (TN27)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Mundy Bois
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.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Outlets that hold water back
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Take an older house close to Church of St James: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What the survey won’t cover
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos. As for time on site, it usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Mundy Bois, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- 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.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat and commercial roofs around Mundy Bois
Godinton House, about 5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Mundy Bois. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Across Kent, older roofs are often 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 lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For landlords with property near Pluckley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Egerton Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Mundy Bois is about 7 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether the building in Mundy Bois is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Our Kent coverage includes Mundy Bois and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Munday Bois Road, Kingsland Lane and Greenhill Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Mundy Bois, we cover Newland Green (1 mile west), Egerton Forstal (1 mile west), Egerton (1 mile north), Potter's Forstal (1 mile north-west) and Pluckley Thorne (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Mundy Bois
For rail, the closest station is Pluckley station, about 2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (1.7 miles north-west).
Landlord and commercial surveys in Mundy Bois
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Mundy Bois. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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What else we do in Mundy Bois
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Mundy Bois
Do you cover smaller places like Mundy Bois?
Yes. Mundy Bois is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Mundy Bois?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Mundy Bois is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it. As a guide, felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30, but your report describes the actual condition.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the roof itself where that is safe, plus windows, vantage points and the rooms below. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Is a flat roof survey the same as a building survey?
No. It is a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. It frequently sits alongside a buyer’s building survey.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Mundy Bois
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. In a small place like Mundy Bois, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Mundy Bois
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- An independent look at the roof
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.