Kent · London and the South East
Nonington Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Nonington and across Kent.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Leaks around rooflights
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in Nonington: what you get
Our Basic Survey, from £150, gives you a visual inspection with 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. We survey GRP fibreglass, upstands and outlets and single-ply membranes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are failed seals around rooflight kerbs and blisters and bubbles in the covering.
Some older homes in villages like Nonington are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Location
- Nonington (CT15)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Nonington
About 1.4 miles north lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Nonington has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Aylesham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Nonington is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We survey roofs in Nonington and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Kent, we cover Nonington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Every address in CT15 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We cover properties on Vicarage Lane, St Mary's Close and Park View Rise and the roads around them. Other places close to Nonington include Snowdown (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south), Ratling (1 mile north-west), Chillenden (1 mile north-east) and Barfrestone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Nonington
Nonington’s nearest station is Aylesham station, roughly 0.8 miles west.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Questions from Nonington
How do I find out if my home in Nonington is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Nonington?
Yes. We work right across London and South East England, and Nonington is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
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 call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We will talk about access as you book.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Which flat roof coverings do you cover?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. The report names the covering and explains its condition.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Nonington are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Nonington
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
GRP can crack if the deck beneath flexes or if the resin was laid too thin. We record any cracking and any signs of the deck moving.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply relies on its welded laps staying sound. Seams, corners and the details around outlets and upstands get a proper look.
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How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs. As for time on site, most surveys take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Nonington can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there’s access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Useful tips for Nonington property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. Each defect is described in plain words and shown in a photo, so others can follow it without going up to look.
Clear leaves and silt from outlets and gutters, above all in autumn. A flat roof that drains well wears much more slowly.
When to book a survey in Nonington
Flat roofs frequently get walked on for other jobs: cleaning windows, fitting aerials or air conditioning, or clearing gutters. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or split membrane
- Standing water left after rain
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you look after a building such as Nonington Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Their track record with similar roofs