Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Newington, Kent
Flat roof surveys across Newington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Cracked or split membrane
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Ponding water that does not drain away
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a small place like Newington, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Flat roof survey in Newington
Every flat roof covering tends to fail in its own way. Built-up felt tends to blister and crack, asphalt crazes and splits, EPDM can lift at its laps, and GRP can crack at board joints and edge trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Once you know the covering and its condition, planning the next step is far easier. Common reasons to book are dips that suggest the deck is deflecting and blistering in felt or asphalt, on felt flat roofs, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Newington may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Newington (CT18, CT20, CT19)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Newington
How do I find out if my home in Newington is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Newington within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Offices, units, shops and blocks of flats are all part of our work. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Why get it checked now?
Most flat roofs are out of sight, so they’re easy to forget. Many owners only find out a roof is worn out when water comes through. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Older and listed buildings around Newington may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Flat roof surveys around Newington
Newington lies within about 2 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. About 3.2 miles north lies Acrise Place, a reminder of how long the area around Newington has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Folkestone West station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. The streets around a church such as Church of St Nicholas are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Newington as part of our work across London and the South East. Newington is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We cover every part of the CT18, CT20 and CT19 postcode area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger and the roads around them. If you are just outside Newington, we cover Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Near you in Newington
Around Newington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Britannia pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Folkestone West station, about 1.8 miles east. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Newington include Tolsford Hill.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Note the date and type of any roof work
Buyers can take the findings back to the seller or the agent. It can support a request for work before completion or a conversation about price, depending on what we found.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. Water that can drain away does far less harm than water that sits.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- An exact number of years the roof has left
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Felt flat roofs
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
Roof by roof
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.
Felt and built-up roofs
Many extensions, garages and dormers have a felt roof laid in layers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.