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Neames Forstal Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Neames Forstal, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
About our flat roof survey in Neames Forstal
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and blocked or damaged outlets, we can find out what’s behind it, on upstands and outlets, felt flat roofs and mastic asphalt alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Neames Forstal take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Neames Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Neames Forstal
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
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Can I check my roof myself?
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
- Make sure new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Once we’ve 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.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after any work that goes through it. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
What happens on the day
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Neames Forstal can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Where there is safe access, we look at the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 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
Neames Forstal: your questions answered
Will you come out to Neames Forstal?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is Neames Forstal in the area you cover?
Yes, Neames Forstal is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
Asbestos testing isn’t part of our survey. If we see materials that could contain it, such as cement sheets on a building from before 2000, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
What will the report tell me?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you look for flat roof leaks?
The survey covers the covering and all the details where leaks usually begin, recording anything that could let water through. If the source is hidden, we may suggest a leak investigation or electronic leak detection.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Standing water on a flat roof deserves a closer look. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and water that sits wears the covering sooner. We record where it sits and the likely cause.
Signs you need a flat roof survey in Neames Forstal
The surface of a flat roof heats up and cools down far more than the rooms below. That movement pulls at seams, laps and the joints between boards, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Splits and cracks in the covering
If you look after a building such as Selling Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- What happens after the report arrives
- When you will get the report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Flat and commercial roofs around Neames Forstal
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. With Belmont House and Gardens about 4.1 miles west, Neames Forstal sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Landlords with a home close to Selling station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Neames Forstal gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
Surveys in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Near you in Neames Forstal
In Neames Forstal, that means homes and buildings near The Sondes Arms and Mount Ephraim Gardens. There is a railway station in Neames Forstal itself: Selling station. Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). Open spaces near Neames Forstal include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.