Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Newnham, Kent
Know where you stand with the flat roof before you decide what to do next. Flat roof surveys in Newnham, with photos and a clear written report.
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits, cracks and crazing
Do you need a flat roof survey in Newnham?
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Around 15 to 20 years is common for felt, while EPDM often lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. We can tell you how your roof is doing, whatever its age.
Look out for signs like these:
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Ponding water that does not drain away
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Eastling Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before booking anyone
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
How a flat roof survey works in Newnham
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so you know exactly what was covered. If you’ve noticed gaps at upstands and abutments and a sagging deck under the covering, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on mastic asphalt, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass alike.
In a village or hamlet like Newnham, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Newnham (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Newnham
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. If you have questions on the day, just ask. For a village or hamlet like Newnham, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave side gates unlocked
Getting a price
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Newnham, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
How we price flat roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Roof area
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you get in touch:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll explain the options and the price.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check that new brackets or units haven’t damaged the covering
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- Note the date and type of any roof work
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It explains the covering, its condition and every defect, and what we recommend. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
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.
Common questions in Newnham
Do you cover Newnham?
Yes, Newnham is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Newnham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What does the report include?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the flat roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Flat roof surveys around Newnham
About 2.2 miles south-east lies Belmont House and Gardens, a reminder of how long the area around Newnham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Teynham station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter and St Paul, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Newnham and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME9 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Newnham, we cover Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
Around Newnham
In Newnham, that means homes and buildings near The George Inn and Doddington Place Gardens and the streets around them. Newnham’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 3.4 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.