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Flat roof survey in Oare, Kent
We carry out flat roof surveys in Oare and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
Flat roof survey in Oare
Each type of flat roof has its own weak points. Felt can blister and crack, asphalt can craze and split, EPDM seams and laps can lift, and GRP can crack where boards meet or at the trims. On PVC and TPO single-ply roofs, we look closely at the welded laps, edges and fixings. Knowing what you have and how it’s doing helps you plan what comes next. We survey felt flat roofs, GRP fibreglass and mastic asphalt, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are splits and cracks in the covering and upstands pulling away from walls.
In a small place like Oare, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Oare (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a photo-illustrated written report, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Oare, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
How to prepare
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Roof by roof
Felt and built-up roofs
On felt, the upstands and edge details frequently fail before the main surface. We check each one and photograph any that have split or pulled away.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices, units and newer flats have a single-ply PVC or TPO roof. We check the welded laps, the edges, the fixings and any punctures.
Also in Oare
Questions from Oare
Can you look at the flat roof of a hotel or office near Oare?
Yes, commercial buildings, hotels included, are part of the work. Access to the roof is sorted out with whoever manages the building before the day.
Is the coastal weather around Oare hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you as you book.
Flat roof surveys in Oare: local notes
Oare is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Oare has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Davington Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Oare and the surrounding area. Oare is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for flat roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We work across ME13 for flat roof surveys. Whether your property is on The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for flat roof surveys include Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Oare
In Oare, that means homes and buildings near Oare Meadow, Three Mariners Inn and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Faversham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
What a flat roof survey doesn’t cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Bear these in mind:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Parts of the roof that are not safe to walk on or view
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will suggest the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
What we are asked to look at in Oare
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It usually comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Standing water left after rain
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Upstands pulling away from walls
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Peter, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which limits apply to the survey
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How long the report takes to arrive