Kent · London and the South East
New Street Flat Roof Survey
Wondering about the flat roof at a property in New Street? You can book a flat roof survey in New Street and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Upstands pulling away from walls
How a flat roof survey works in New Street
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often 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. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. We survey felt flat roofs, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass, and the problems we are asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and ponding water that doesn’t drain away.
In a small place like New Street, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- New Street (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around New Street
About 3.6 miles north-east lies Cobham College, a reminder of how long the area around New Street has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you look after a building such as Culverstone Green Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of Saint Peter, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
New Street is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We survey roofs in New Street as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Maidstone is in our area too.
We survey roofs across TN15 for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. Close by, we survey roofs in Ridley (1 mile west), South Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south-west), Culverstone Green (1 mile south-east) and Priestwood Green (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
What’s near New Street
We work in homes and buildings around Meopham School and Trosley Country Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Meopham station, roughly 2.4 miles north. Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (4.6 miles south-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles south-east).
Nearby places to New Street
What else we do in New Street
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
New Street questions
Do you cover smaller places like New Street?
Yes, New Street is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is New Street in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in New Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much does a flat roof survey cost in New Street?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
How do I arrange a flat roof survey in New Street?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you test old roof sheets for asbestos?
We do not carry out asbestos surveys. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
EPDM rubber
Rubber roofs can shrink back from their edges or lift where the adhesive has failed. We record any we can see, with photos.
Surveys for landlords and agents in New Street
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Somewhere as small as New Street, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email when you are ready.
Advice
Do you need a flat roof survey in New Street?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 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.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Raised blisters across the surface
If you own a rental within reach of Meopham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Will the report include photos?
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.