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Flat Roof Survey in New Ash Green
Flat roof surveys in New Ash Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
About our flat roof survey in New Ash Green
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. Bigger commercial roofs are priced on their size and access. Typical surveys look at dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and blisters and bubbles in the covering, on mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Some older homes in villages like New Ash Green are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- New Ash Green (DA3, TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys around New Ash Green
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Cobham College about 4.3 miles east, New Ash Green sits in an area with a long building history. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start. For landlords with property near Longfield 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 like New Ash Green Primary School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
New Ash Green is about 5 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Bookings from New Ash Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in DA3 and TN15 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road, Upper Street North and Upper Street South or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around New Ash Green: Ridley (1 mile south-east), Hartley (1 mile north), New Street (2 miles south-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles south-east) and Longfield Hill (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Gravesend (5 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in New Ash Green
Around New Ash Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Swan Public House, Longfield Academy and Rectory Meadow. The nearest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Eynsford Castle (4 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Common questions in New Ash Green
Is my home in New Ash Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover New Ash Green?
Yes, New Ash Green is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic: within 48 hours. Standard: 24 to 48 hours. Premium: the same day. If you have a deadline, such as an exchange date, tell us as you book.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. Commercial and residential flat roofs are both covered. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply roofs are all covered. Not sure what yours is? We’ll tell you in the report.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Towns and villages near New Ash Green
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What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near New Ash Green can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Check pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
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, while there is still time to plan the work. For older village homes like those around New Ash Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and which survey you book.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Ash Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Roof area
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll usually ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
To get a price for flat roof surveys in New Ash Green, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Check from a window for ponding after heavy rain
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It’s written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Get splits, lifted seams and loose trims seen to while they’re small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.