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Flat Roof Survey in New Romney
Find out the condition of the flat roof at your property in New Romney from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
Flat roof survey in New Romney: what you get
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. Common reasons to book are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and leaks around rooflights, on mastic asphalt, GRP fibreglass and felt flat roofs.
Around New Romney, many homes have a garden room, garage or outbuilding with a flat roof. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- New Romney (TN28)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Hidden layers beneath the covering
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in New Romney
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
Do you need a flat roof survey in New Romney?
No flat roof covering lasts for ever. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, although how well it was laid and looked after matters a great deal. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
If you look after a building like St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
What to check before booking
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- What experience they bring
What a flat roof survey looks like in New Romney
New Romney lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Nicholas, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
New Romney is about 8 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in New Romney and the surrounding area. New Romney is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. Canterbury is in our area too.
Flat roof surveys in TN28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Road and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A259 and B2071 close by, New Romney is simple for us to get to for flat roof surveys. We also cover Littlestone-on-Sea (1 mile east), Greatstone-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), St Mary in the Marsh (2 miles north), St Mary's Bay (2 miles north-east) and Old Romney (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles north-east), Hawkinge (13 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west) and Cheriton (11 miles north-east).
Around New Romney
Typical jobs here are in homes near Romney Warren Country Park, The Marsh Academy and The Marsh Academy, among other places. Nearby you will also find Lydd Town Museum (3 miles south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Burnthouse Pen and Dungeness National.
How the survey works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a smaller place like New Romney, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We check the roof from ground level, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Before we arrive
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in New Romney
Is New Romney within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in New Romney?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there is more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it is safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. Otherwise we use windows, vantage points and the spaces below, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Getting in touch
We’ll typically ask about:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
How the survey changes by roof type
Rooflights and upstands
We do not walk on rooflights or fragile sheeting, and we treat older rooflights as fragile. We view them from safe positions and photograph what we see.
EPDM rubber
A rubber roof can last 30 to 50 years, provided its details were done well. We look closely at each of those details.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords and agents in New Romney book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.