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Norton Ash Flat Roof Survey
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Norton Ash, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Outlets that hold water back
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Norton Ash
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats frequently 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. We quote commercial roofs on their size and how they’re reached, so please ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and an idea of the roof’s size. Common reasons to book are upstands pulling away from walls and damaged trims at the roof edge, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and upstands and outlets.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Norton Ash take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Place
- Norton Ash (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Norton Ash
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it’s found early. Leave it, and water can get into the insulation and deck, which can turn a patch into a replacement. Surveying it now tells you where you stand. For an older or listed building in a place like Norton Ash, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Every price we give includes VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys seven days a week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Common questions in Norton Ash
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Norton Ash?
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 roofs near the sea, like those around Norton Ash, take more of a battering?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Will you walk on the flat roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and the report says if any part couldn’t be seen. We don’t walk on fragile rooflights or sheeting.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
A precise figure is not something we give, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Flat roof surveys around Norton Ash
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Norton Ash, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. The wider area around Norton Ash has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 3.6 miles south. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof. If you look after a building like Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Norton Ash is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Norton Ash, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property. Our area takes in places right across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the ME9 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on London Road and Lower Norton Lane. We also cover the places around Norton Ash: Deerton Street (1 mile north), Lewson Street (1 mile south-west), Tickham (1 mile south-west), Teynham (1 mile north-west) and Teynham Street (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles west), Whitstable (9 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Norton Ash
Around Norton Ash, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Plough Inn, among other places. Norton Ash’s nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.8 miles west).
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Norton Ash can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Getting ready for the survey
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Norton Ash
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM often 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30, though workmanship and upkeep make a big difference. A survey shows how yours is holding up, whatever its age.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Outlets that hold water back
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Cracked or split membrane
Landlords with a home close to Teynham station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What affects the price in Norton Ash
To price your survey, we look at:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- 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. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What to let us know when you get in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we can’t see
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- GRP fibreglass
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs