Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Northwood, Kent
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Northwood, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
Northwood questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Northwood, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Is Northwood within the area you cover?
Yes. Northwood is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. Not sure what yours is? We will tell you in the report.
How a flat roof survey works in Northwood
Standing water is one of the first things we look for on a flat roof. It can mean the falls were never right, an outlet is blocked or the deck has started to sag. We record where water sits, check the outlets and look for dips that suggest deflection. Where the deck may be a structural issue, our report says a structural engineer should look at it. If you’ve noticed blistering in felt or asphalt and damaged trims at the roof edge, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around a smaller place like Northwood, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let plenty of water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Northwood (CT12, CT10, CT11)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
On a commercial building, a flat roof leak can disrupt tenants, staff and stock. A planned survey lets you budget for work rather than deal with an emergency around the people who use the building. Around Northwood, leaves and moss in gutters lead to overflowing water and damp walls, particularly where trees overhang. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you’d like to know.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What this survey can’t tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
- Felt flat roofs
- Mastic asphalt
Also near Northwood
More services for Northwood
Surveys for landlords and agents in Northwood
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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 around your tenants.
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit typically takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Northwood is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We check the roof from wherever it can safely be seen.
- Every part of the roof we can see is looked at: covering, falls, upstands, outlets, trims and rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Common roof problems in Northwood
Ponding keeps the covering wet and wears it faster. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Leaves and silt from nearby trees can soon choke an outlet.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Water getting in at rooflights
Historic houses such as Quex Park, about 3.6 miles west, show how far back building around Northwood goes. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How soon the report will arrive
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
Flat roofs in Northwood
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Northwood, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
The streets around a church like St Mark's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start. Shop and office owners around Westwood Cross may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Whether the building in Northwood is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across the CT12, CT10 and CT11 postcode area for flat roof surveys. Local streets include Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road. Northwood sits on or near the A254 and A256, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also carry out flat roof surveys in Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Around Northwood
In Northwood, that means homes and buildings near The Derby Arms, The Charles Dickens School and The Royal Harbour Academy, among other places. Northwood’s nearest station is Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.